Whole Foods employees plan ‘sick-out’ over coronavirus concerns

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Employees at Whole Foods are planning a “sick-out” on Tuesday after some Amazon warehouse workers walked out over concerns that the company is not properly protecting them from the coronavirus.

“Whole Foods employees will call in sick to demand paid leave for all workers who stay home or self-quarantine during the crisis, free coronavirus testing for all employees, and hazard pay of double the current hourly wage for employees who show up to work during the pandemic,” Vice News reported Monday.

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