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Front Line workers - chuck white - 04-01-2020

Quote:Fred Meyer to temporarily boost pay for hourly employees during height of coronavirus crisis
https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2020/04/fred-meyer-to-increase-pay-for-hourly-employees-during-height-of-coronavirus-crisis.html

You know I thought about this last time I went shopping, The store worker were very exposed. At least I saw some wearing gloves, some had the blue surgical mask. (at best they keep you from touching your face)



RE: Front Line workers - chuck white - 04-01-2020

Quote:Intermountain will cut pay for doctors and nurse practitioners amid coronavirus pandemic
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/03/30/intermountain-is-cutting/



Quote:A Major Medical Staffing Company Just Slashed Benefits for Doctors and Nurses Fighting Coronavirus
https://www.propublica.org/article/coronavirus-er-doctors-nurses-benefits



Quote:A Washington ER Doctor Was Allegedly Terminated After Publicly Criticizing His Hospital for Not Protecting Its Staff
https://time.com/5812006/washington-coronavirus-health-care-staff-fired/



Quote:Hospitals Tell Doctors They’ll Be Fired If They Speak Out About Lack of Gear
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-31/hospitals-tell-doctors-they-ll-be-fired-if-they-talk-to-press



I bet they have student loan debt, that make them slaves.
I'd walk and tell them (administrators) when they have no more doctors, I want twice the money.


RE: Front Line workers - GPnative - 04-01-2020

I think a huge portion of this money created from thin air stimulus should of gone as hazard pay to front line workers, not just medical, but grocery workers, etc.


RE: Front Line workers - chuck white - 04-01-2020

(04-01-2020, 09:55 AM)GPnative Wrote: I think a huge portion of this money created from thin air stimulus should of gone as hazard pay to front line workers, not just medical, but grocery workers, etc.

The gas pumper seemed to be unfazed. They come right up to your window.  (at least where I buy gas)
I think gas fumes effect their brain.
Probably kills the virus too.