Coronavirus: Demand Grows For Better Protections For Grocery Store Employees
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Whole Foods employees said they would take part in a national strike demanding better protections during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
They are calling workers and customers to join them in calling for the shutdown of any locations where a worker tests positive.
The company says its been deep-cleaning stores and it paying a 42 an hour bonus in addition to two weeks of paid time off for any worker who tests positive.
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On Monday, Amazon workers on Staten Island staged a walkout protesting the company’s decision to keep the warehouse open even after someone tested positive for coronavirus last week.
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Instacart, a company that hires people to shop for groceries, also faced strike threats. On Sunday, it said it would make hand sanitizer available to its shoppers and make it easier for customers to add tips.
However, employees have additional demands, like disinfectant wipes and sprays, tips of at least 10% per order and hazard pay.
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March 31, 2020 at 04:15PM
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