Today, Explained Working from work
Sep 23, 2020
Irma Cruz, a McDonald's employee and advocate for workplace justice, shares her experience of fighting for unpaid quarantine wages amid the pandemic. She discusses the emotional and safety challenges faced by essential workers like herself. The conversation delves into the broader movement for workers' rights and the intricate dynamics of returning to work in a post-COVID landscape. Irma highlights the legal rights employees have and the urgent need for improved safety measures to protect those on the front lines.
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Pressured Trip
- Jordan, a fitness company employee, felt pressured to take a business trip to Texas during the pandemic.
- Despite concerns about flying, they felt they couldn't refuse the opportunity.
Unpaid Leave Over Safety
- Jen, a private school employee, chose unpaid leave over returning to work due to COVID-19 concerns.
- A family member's death from COVID influenced her decision.
Forced Return to Work
- Allison, a school bus driver, was forced back to work despite health concerns.
- The lack of sufficient safety measures increased her fear.