I am of an age that is higher risk, I am nervous about the store reopening. We have mask, and cleaning supplies, but we have been working with no students on campus. I am very nervous, and so are other co workers, to reopen. So many stores are doing online and curbside only, why can't we?
Does store management have any control over this? Or strictly a university and Follett decision?
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s— it up, buttercup
Writing or calling your state legislature(s) may be a step. OSHA is asleep at the wheel. The federal government will do nothing to help. However, many states have worker safety agencies (in California it's CalOSHA). The agencies answer to the legislatures. An inquiry to a state representative (they're called different things in different states i.e. representatives, senators, delegates, assembly member, etc).
Unlike congresscritters, these folks tend be a little more rooted in their districts. So raising worker safety concerns may get some tracking with them.
So scared! I'm scared for my family too. There has to be better options. We have nothing to speak of for benefits if we do get sick.
I understand how you feel. My store closed and thankfully I was furloughed and haven't gone back yet, and frankly do not want to.
It isn't just that I am making a lot more staying home, more than the people working, including my manager, but my health is worth so much more.
I feel so bad for our manager that has never stopped working, mostly alone, and I have been making more as a part time furloughed employee.
It’s the university’s decision.
Do you have any underlying health issues?
If you do I think avoiding the store scenario would be prudent.
If you can't financial do that, then use extreme caution in all situations that would involve close contact with vectors that could spread the virus.