Up Next
Back to Show
PBS News Hour
Some cities make hazard pay for essential workers mandatory
When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation, many food retailers increased their frontline workers’ pay by several dollars an hour. Dubbed ‘hero pay,' the programs have since ended, despite the remaining dangers for workers. Some cities have passed measures to make hazard pay mandatory—but despite high profits, major grocery chains are pushing back. Molly Kinder of the Brookings Institution joins.
Support Provided By
Season
56:41
November 21, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 20, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 19, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 18, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
November 17, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
November 16, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
57:46
November 15, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 14, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 13, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 12, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
November 11, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode
26:45
November 10, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode