Prison Labor Replaces Striking Garbage Workers in New Orleans
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On Wednesday, dozens of garbage workers, employed by the temp service People Ready, went on strike, demanding proper safety equipment. The workers, who make only $10.25 an hour are also demanding hazard pay and paid sick leave. “$10.25 to pick up trash – come on now. It’s contaminated now with coronavirus,” strike leader Gregory Woods told Payday Report this week. After striking, the workers were fired en-masse earlier this week However, many workers had hoped that the city would find a (...)
