COVID-19 Workers Resources
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
Amid the COVID-19 Crisis displaced workers are eligible for expanded unemployment insurance under federal and state laws and executive orders.
PAID SICK LEAVE
Going to work sick during COVID-19, puts you and others at risk. We have aggregated resources for workers who are still working during this time, but get sick and need to know their rights.
FAMILY CARE
Food and Childcare are priorities for all working families. Workersrights.com has collected helpful links for your family during these trying times.
LEGAL AND SAFETY RESOURCES
Knowing your rights as a worker ensures a safe workplace during the COVID-19 Crisis. We have legal and safety resources for all workers during the corona-virus pandemic
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Working-Class People Hold Society Together: Class and COVID-19
Workers face increased risk of exposure to the virus because many have no choice but to be in regular face-to-face contact with people who might be infected…
One thing we can do to protect front line workers:
Almost exactly 10 years ago, on April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, killing 11 workers and seriously injuring 17 more…
Is your grocery delivery worth a workers life?
Millions of white-collar workers are telecommuting from home to stay safe as the coronavirus extends its terrifying reach across America…
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ANTI-UNION BY DESIGN: @amazon encourages worker turnover via the "pay-to-quit program." Workers with a year under their belts are eligible for $2,000+ to leave under the condition they can NEVER return, making union organizing a nearly impossible feat.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/amazon-worker-turnover-anti-union_n_60ca1b3ee4b0d2b86a818d1b?oj
Happy #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay! We celebrate & lift up the courage and hard work of Arise members and all domestic workers around the country who have fought hard to win workplace improvements, while caring for homes and families besides their own.✊🧡 https://twitter.com/domesticworkers/status/1405164268769718273
Throughout history, domestic workers have paved the way for better working conditions for all.
The fight continues for broader protections, and this #InternationalDomesticWorkersDay, join us in solidarity with the workers who make all other work possible.
Instead of complaining about a so-called “labor shortage,” Republicans ought to be complaining about the shortage of jobs paying a living wage.
Don’t hold your breath, or your burrito.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jun/13/republicans-blame-democrats-chipotle-burritos-price-rise
ANTI-UNION BY DESIGN: Amazon encourages worker turnover via the "pay-to-quit program." Workers with just a year under their belts are eligible for $2,000+ to leave the company under the condition they can NEVER return, making union organizing a nearly impossible feat.
via HuffPost
JSYK: Workers have THE RIGHT to discuss pay and that's a right protected by federal law! This bulletin post is definitely illegal. 🙄
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This site is a resource for Illinois’ working families struggling to navigate the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. While many organizations are focused on business relief, this is a place for workers and their families to find help during this difficult time.
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