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Armando Negron and Bellaliz Gonzalez

11:43am Jul 09, 2020

National National Health & Safety

'We Were Treated Worse Than Animals': Disaster Recovery Workers Confront COVID-19

Disaster recovery workers cleaning up after major flooding in Michigan tested positive for the coronavirus. The outbreak shined a light on working conditions in the fast-growing industry.

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8:01am May 30, 2020

National National Economy

As 'Hero' Pay Ends, Essential Workers Wonder What They Are Worth

by Alina Selyukh

Many retail and food workers are losing temporary wage bumps they got during the pandemic. Some say their work hazards are only increasing, while their wage is lower than unemployment benefits.

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6:21pm May 21, 2020

Business Business Economy Health & Safety

Tyson Wilkes Plant Ramping Back Up After Temporary Closure

by Keri Brown

As hundreds of workers tested positive for COVID-19 at the Tyson plant in Wilkes County, the company says it plans to ramp up operations again this week.
1:54pm May 05, 2020

Economy Economy Health & Safety

Wilkes County Plans More Testing After COVID-19 Outbreak At Tyson Plant

by Keri Brown

COVID-19 cases in Wilkes County have spiked dramatically within the past two weeks — over 130 reported as of Tuesday.

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12:01pm Apr 29, 2020

World News World News Economy Health & Safety

Italy Considers Permits For Undocumented Migrants To Fill A Big Farmworker Gap

by Sylvia Poggioli

The country faces a shortfall of up to 350,000 laborers just when it is bracing for deep economic impacts from the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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3:08pm Mar 26, 2020

Economy Economy

Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

by Yuki Noguchi

The number of jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 3.3 million claims in the last week alone. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.
2:25pm Mar 25, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Local Chefs Help Feed Struggling Hospitality Industry Colleagues

by David Ford

A group of local chefs in Winston-Salem is teaming up to help their colleagues hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Elaine Cromie for NPR

2:21pm Sep 20, 2019

National National

Why GM Workers Are Striking

by Elaine Cromie

As negotiations continue between the automaker and the union, workers express what motivates them to join the picket line. "One fight, we all fight," one worker says.
Ella Olsson / Flickr Creative Commons

2:26pm Feb 06, 2019

National National

Rough Day On The Job? A Lunch Club Might Help You Bite Back Those Blues

by Tove Danovich

Bad food on top of a bad workday is ... bad. So some co-workers have created a bright spot — a good meal. And while the food is yummy, the care that goes into making a homemade lunch is even better.
John Dillon / Vermont Public Radio

11:38am Aug 13, 2018

National National

Ben & Jerry's 'Milk With Dignity' Pact With Farmworkers Seems To Be Paying Off

by John Dillon

Some workers say wages and living conditions have improved. Farms have also committed to providing five annual paid sick days, five paid vacation days and to meet housing health and safety standards.
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6:48pm Jan 11, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Standing, Desk Or Not, Is A Big Part Of Many Jobs

by Menaka Wilhelm

Two-thirds of employed adults stand at work. Many also do physical labor. Among the most demanding occupations: construction, food service and farming.
5:17am Dec 11, 2017

Books Books News

'The Hamlet Fire' Explores The Ultimate Price Of Cheap Food

by Eddie Garcia

In 1991, disaster struck the small town of Hamlet, North Carolina.

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