Essential workers still lack basic safety protections on the job
In the harshest downturn for American workers in U.S. history, employers cut in April and the unemployment rate more than tripled to 14.7%. Back in February, before the coronavirus<…; pandemic... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
New York City just granted protections to fast food workers. It may be a model for protecting essential workers across the country.
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New York expands its COVID-19 vaccine pool by 3.2 million more people, after a lack of eligible candidates forced healthcare workers to throw away spare doses
New York State is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to 3.2 million more elderly residents and essential workers as it ramps up its vaccine rollout. New York.....»»
Big companies facing worker criticism over coronavirus safety response
Rideshare drivers and warehouse workers have suddenly become "essential" workers and they want companies to take care of them as such......»»
These big companies face worker criticism over coronavirus safety response
Rideshare drivers and warehouse workers have suddenly become "essential" workers and they want companies to take care of them as such......»»
Companies that are facing criticism over worker safety
Rideshare drivers and warehouse workers have suddenly become "essential" workers and they want companies to take care of them as such......»»
Amazon employees say they"re scared to go to work, but they"re not alone — here are 9 big companies facing worker criticism over their coronavirus safety response (AMZN, UBER, GOOG, GOOGL, MCD, TSLA)
Business Insider/Jessica Tyler The coronavirus pandemic has put most of the US on lockdown, but millions of "essential" workers — even outside the healthcare system — are still s.....»»
Are employers liable if workers get sick with COVID-19? As businesses prepare to reopen, worker safety is a priority.
For essential businesses that have been operating through the pandemic as well as companies gearing up to return to work, the risk of being held responsible.....»»
De Blasio blasts MTA for allowing overcrowding on subways
Cutbacks on subway service is causing overcrowding and endangering the safety of essential workers on the front line fighting the coronavirus pandemic, a frustrated Mayor Bill de Blasio said... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Elizabeth Warren urges Congress to enact more protections for ‘essential’ workers
The Massachusetts Democrat and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) are unveiling a 10-part proposal that includes higher pay, safety protections and job security for front-line workers during the coronavirus pandemic......»»
Warehouse workers risk COVID-19 to ship Gucci shades, face cream, sofas
As U.S. authorities ordered shutdowns of non-essential businesses to fight coronavirus, retailer Nordstrom Inc closed hundreds of stores and gave in-store workers three weeks’ pay, calling their safety its top priority......»»
N.J. to halt non-essential construction projects, adds provisions for retailers
New Jersey has expanded its restrictions on construction and retail stores and is seeking to have better protections of warehouse workers during the coronavirus outbreak. In an executive order, Gov. Phil Murphy moved to halt all non-essential const.....»»
Outside the Box: Workers who risk their lives to run others’ errands should have basic benefits: Personal protection, a minimum wage, health insurance and more 
Despite spending hours running other people’s errands while risking their lives, gig economy workers rarely enjoy the full scope of protections and benefits often enjoyed by employees of other companies......»»
Independent worker group calls for Whole Foods "sick out" over coronavirus
An independent group of workers at Whole Foods Market called on colleagues to phone in sick to the grocer's stores on Tuesday to protest what they say is a lack of adequate compensation and protections from the coronavirus......»»
Independent worker group calls for Whole Foods "sick out"
An independent group of workers at Whole Foods Market called on colleagues to phone in sick to the grocer's stores on Tuesday to protest what they say is a lack of adequate compensation and protections from the coronavirus......»»
Some Whole Foods workers call for "sick out"
A group of workers at Whole Foods Market called on others to phone in sick at all of the grocer's stores on Tuesday to protest what they say is a lack of adequate compensation and protections from the coronavirus......»»
Work strikes at Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods show essential workers" safety concerns
Workers at Amazon, Instacart and Whole Foods are striking for improved safety measures, medical coverage and hazard pay during the c.....»»
Bay Area Kaiser nurses protest lack of personal protective equipment
Bay Area nurses are protesting to call attention to what they see as a hole in their safety as frontline medical workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Guideline changes announced earlier in the month by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Preve.....»»
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers
Florida joins Texas in banning local heat protections for outdoor workers.....»»
Is eBay safe? Yes, but its safety protections tend to favor buyers over sellers
eBay is safe thanks to its Money Back Guarantee, but some experts.....»»
Laurie Black led the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County through an exemplary pandemic response
The Boys & Girls Clubs of King County extended its daily offerings to serve not only the most vulnerable young people, but to also serve children of essential front-line workers whose parents had no means of child care......»»