Full disclosure: I enjoy shopping at Trader Joe’s. I know I’m not alone. It’s a popular grocery chain, presumably for good reason. Indeed, in addition to stocking a number of tasty products, the company prides itself on its “helpful, friendly Crew Members” who “take care in maintaining safe and inviting neighborhood stores.”
So, what were they thinking when they fired one of their Manhattan employees after he wrote a letter to the CEO, raising COVID-19-related safety concerns?
I have to believe the company now regrets that decision because in a matter of days public outrage over the incident has gone viral. At 5:05 pm on Friday, Feb. 26, Ben Bonnema tweeted that he had just been fired for sending the letter. Also signed by a coworker, it respectfully recommends a number of measures, including improved ventilation and air filtration, carbon dioxide monitors and a mask requirement for anyone inside the store. For those whose medical condition prevents mask-wearing
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A Betsy DeVos Holdover Is Still In Charge Of Americaâs Student Loans
Advocates want Joe Biden and Miguel Cardona to oust Mark Brown, the head of the Federal Student Aid office.
By Kevin Robillard and Rebecca Klein
UPDATE: March 5 â New Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has accepted the resignation of Mark Brown and appointed Robin Minor, the deputy chief operating officer for partner participation and oversight for FSA, as acting chief operating officer.
âAs the nation continues grappling with economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to deliver relief and fortify pathways to the middle class is more urgent than ever,â Cardona said in a statement. âUnder my leadership, the Department of Education will work to strengthen college as a reliable pathway to the middle class while protecting students and loan borrowers. In service to our nationâs students, the Departmentâs Federal Student Aid division wi