WHAT WE KNOW:
( FOX BUSINESS) Retailer Kroger announced on Monday that it would permanently close two of its Southern California stores due to what it says is a direct result of a city mandate that requires an extra $4 an hour of “hero pay” for essential workers.
WHAT IS HERO PAY?
HEADLINES:
• L.A. City Council backs plan to offer temporary $5 ‘hero pay’ for grocery workers during pandemic
• Kroger closes 2 Southern California stores rather than give extra $4 ‘Hero Pay’
• Ralphs closure over ‘hero pay’ angers shoppers, employees …
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CA Councilman responds
Grocery store workers have been heroes throughout the #COVID19 pandemic- the least we can do is push corporate chains to pay their staff an extra $5/hour for the next few months as they continue to work under dangerous conditions. Proud to have voted for this critical motion. https://t.co/CB3h2JtOqa
— Bob Blumenfield (@BobBlumenfield) February 3, 2021
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