Amazon, Walmart Staff Push for Paid Leave, More Protections
- Lawmakers pressure Amazon to do more to keep employees safe
- Amazon worker in North Carolina says pandemic has them scared
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A group of workers from Walmart Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and other big retailers demanded paid leave for those affected by the coronavirus outbreak and better protective measures from their employers.
The group, United for Respect, held a media call Friday with U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who said 80% of retail employees have been left out of federal relief packages that include paid sick time. “Grocery and retail workers are the lifeblood of the American economy and we need to support them,” the former Democratic presidential candidate said.