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Dozens of grocery store workers have died from coronavirus, despite masks, temperature checks and capacity restrictions to keep them safe.
Worker experts, union leaders and small grocery owners believe it has become too dangerous to let customers grocery shop in stores due to the pandemic.
Experts say it’s time for large chains to close its doors to the public and convert to curbside pickup and home delivery for food and other essential goods.
According to the president of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union “careless customers” are “probably the biggest threat” to workers right now.
The union said 85% of its grocery store member workers reported that customers are not practicing social distancing in stores.
Many small, independent grocery stores have moved to pickup and delivery only to protect their staff.
Some large companies like Best Buy have also switched to this model during the crisis.
Posted – 4.20.20