Uken Report: March 20, 2020 
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impact: What Readers Are Following ...
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MAYOR KORS: ‘WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS’
PALM SPRINGS — Few could have predicted on Dec. 4, 2019, the day Geoff Kors was sworn into office as mayor, that a worldwide coronavirus pandemic would cripple this international tourist destination.
With most businesses shuttered and residents ordered to stay home, Kors is concerned about residents and businesses alike in this community, but he wastes no time wringing his hands. While meeting with bankers, talking with elected officials, and helping make sure residents are staying home, Kors is already looking to the day when COVID-19 is no longer a threat. [more...]
GROCERY STORE WORKERS SECURE PAY HIKE
BLOOMINGTON — As measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 intensify, with Calif. Governor Gavin Newsom recommending citizens “shelter in place,” grocery store workers remain the lifeline to the public, going to work every day.
Without special training in public health or disease prevention, stockers, checkers and others who keep the grocery stores open for shoppers are suddenly first responders. [more...]
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OPEN LETTER TO KROGER (RALPHS AND FOOD 4 LESS)
After several conversations, emails and conference calls with Kroger (Ralphs & Food 4 Less) it would appear that the concerns of our members’ health, safety and their hard work have fallen on deaf ears.
Though Kroger has done some things, they have not gone far enough and they refuse to PUT IT IN WRITING. [more...]
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