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How these essential workers feel about the risks they face

How these essential workers feel about the risks they face

Aired 05/01/2020

PBS News Hour

How these essential workers feel about the risks they face

Clip: 5/1/2020 | 4m 55sVideo has Closed Captions

How these essential workers feel about the risks they face

Across the country, essential workers are maintaining goods and services, despite the risks posed by the pandemic. Grocery store employees, bus drivers and sanitation workers are in close contact with the public, and many say they don't have what they need to stay safe. As some workers walk out to demand better conditions, others remain on the job -- and worry. Here are four of their stories.

Aired 05/01/2020

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