A Revolt Over Safety and Pay

A Revolt Over Safety and Pay

Workers for the grocery delivery service Instacart and an Amazon warehouse in New York City walked off the job yesterday, while some Whole Foods employees have called for a "sick out" today.. It's not clear how many workers participated - the company contends that it saw "absolutely no impact" to operations - but it was notable that salaried employees joined independent contractors.. The Amazon walkout was led by a worker who was alarmed that the company did not close the center after a colleague fell ill.. Organizers say several dozen workers took part, while the company said fewer than 15 did.. “¢ The worker who helped organize the protest, Chris Smalls, was subsequently fired for what Amazon said were repeated violations of distancing guidelines.. “¢ So-called junk issuers like Yum Brands are also back in the market , after nearly a month of no issues.. Companies were already carrying large debt loads before the coronavirus crisis, warned the former Fed chair Janet Yellen .. “¢ The tax would ensure that no company could "benefit outrageously from a situation in which the masses suffered," they write.. The NYT Editorial Board offers its recommendations