Strike Now, Shop Later: Delivery Workers Want More Pay for More Risk

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🗓️ 30 March 2020

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Grocery delivery workers went on strike today. We’ll explain how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the delivery industry and how consumers can respond. Meanwhile: the White House extends social distancing guidelines until the end of April. But it remains up to states to decide how to actually enforce them. We look at a few approaches different states are taking. Also on today’s show: trivia night just got a reboot. Call and leave us a voicemail at: 646-461-6370 to shout-out a loved one or share how you’re helping your community during the pandemic. You might hear your message on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's Monday March 30th.
0:03.1	Welcome to Schim this.
0:04.5	We're breaking down the most complex stories of the day and giving you the context on
0:08.1	why they matter.
0:09.4	Today, grocery delivery workers went on strike.
0:12.2	We'll explain how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the delivery industry and where
0:17.1	consumers can make a difference.
0:19.7	Then one of the only things holding us together right now is the internet.
0:23.5	But can that crack under the pressure?
0:25.3	We looked into it.
0:26.5	And finally, your trivia night just got a reboot.
0:29.6	We're here to make your evening smarter.
0:31.6	Let's skim this.
0:39.1	Today's episode is brought to you by H&R Block.
0:42.2	With many ways to file, H&R Block is always available to help.
0:48.6	Okay, the COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly changing story with lots of moving parts.
0:54.0	And we're going to help you sort out what exactly you need to know.
0:56.7	Starting with, the three big developments of the day.
0:59.6	This Monday, and after a few weeks of social distancing and staying at home, it may be
1:04.0	time to restock your pantry.
1:06.0	But grocery deliverers for one company say, today's not the day.
1:10.6	That's because this morning, a lot of workers for a grocery delivery service called Instacart
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