The health threat that these grocery workers face cannot be overstated recent studies before the current surge report grocery workers to be five times more likely to test positive, stated the original motion, which was introduced by Council President Nury Martinez and Councilmen Paul Koretz, Mitch O Farrell and Curren Price on Dec. 15. These workers must be justly compensated for the clear and present dangers of doing their jobs during the pandemic by requiring their employers to provide hazard pay.
Councilman Joe Buscaino amended the motion Tuesday to have the chief legislative analyst report on the potential impacts to disadvantaged communities of color, particularly in South Los Angeles, which has been identified as a food desert, Buscaino said.
The decision announced by the company Monday follows a unanimous vote last month by the Long Beach City Council mandating a 120-day increase of $4 an hour for employees.
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