GROCERY STORES Unexpected heroes we need Sarah Davis
Paramedics, nurses, and doctors have all done their fair share of working long days and nights amidst the battle against COVID-19. Rightly so, they have all had their praises sung, and have even been the subject of a bill passed that allows them to get testing done. They work around sick people all day, so this measure is not absurd by any means. No matter how much good they do, they aren’t the only ones risking it all to serve the community. During the month of March, many grocery store employees have put in some grueling days. Cashiers and sackers face an enhanced risk, as they are working directly with the public, yet some of them continue to make just $10 per hour – and even less. In fact, at one Kansas City Metro grocery chain, a number of them continue to make just $9.95 per hour, though they show up to work and put their best foot forward during this time of crisis. A meat department worker, who wishes to remain anonymous. says that he has not had a day off all month. Many other employees echoed him in that regard, but noted that they would continue to work hard to make sure that the community was still able to buy groceries. What many folks don’t realize is that, while these workers do have “job security” right now, it is scary to go to work, knowing that they could encounter many people that have the Coronavirus.
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