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SheltieLover

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Thu Apr 30, 2020, 09:26 PM Apr 2020

Amazon, Target, Instacart workers urged to walkout Friday to protest conditions [View all]

https://www.localmemphis.com/mobile/article/news/health/coronavirus/amazon-target-instacart-workers-urged-to-walkout-friday-to-protest-conditions/522-2ae7ac33-39c1-490f-bc28-d10b6425764a

The main demands of those organizing the walkouts include more personal protective equipment and pay during the COVID-19 crisis.

Author: Travis Pittman (TEGNA)
Published: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020
Updated: 6:56 PM CDT April 30, 2020

Workers for multiple major retailers including Amazon, Whole Foods and Target are being urged to take part in a general walkout and sickout on Friday. The focus is to protest working conditions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

May 1 is traditionally known as International Workers' Day, often marked by marches and protests in honor of labor.

Behind the walkout is Christian Smalls, a former Amazon worker who was fired after organizing a walkout last month at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, New York. Amazon said Smalls received several warnings for violating social distancing guidelines.

More at link.

Where is OSHA???
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