Food workers are on the front line of this crisis and are risking their health and safety to ensure that our nation’s food supply is safe, grocery store shelves are stocked, and pharmacies are distributing medication. Food workers deserve not only our gratitude, but adequate protection and provision for their health, safety, and financial security.
We believe hard work should be rewarded with a better life, and that no one should have to struggle alone. We do this by:
- Supporting political legislation that protects workers’ interests
- Advocating for worker protections at the federal and state level, like slowing line speeds and ensuring OSHA issues a workplace safety standard to protect front-line workers from infectious diseases;
- Providing a safe, confidential way for workers to get answers about their rights on the job;
- Reaffirming for workers that they are worthy and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity; and
- Acting as watchdogs to counter the influence of high-paid industry lobbyists.