The C.O.W.S. Neutralizing Workplace Racism 05/08/20

The Context of White Supremacy hosts our Friday weekly forum on neutralizing Workplace Racism. A number of regions around the globe are beginning the process of re-opening and allowing certain businesses to operate. All areas of people activity have been disrupted, and workers in all industries are struggling to deal with daily adjustments and new safety hazards. A C.O.W.S. listeners inquired about the PayCheck Protection Program (PPP). This is a part of the U.S. responses, ostensibly to supports small businesses entrepreneurs. Significantly, black businesses around the country report being denied and ignored in attempts to get financial help. Our listener said that her employer told her that she should apply for the PPP program. They want to guarantee her hours and salary over the next few weeks of the pandemic. However, part of the program stipulates that employees may be rehired for their regular hours and salay, but they may be reassigned to alternate duties. our listener indicated that they wanted to transition her to dish-washing - a position she already declined. Gus encouraged that she read all the details about the PPP. One important rule of this program stipulates: "Employees and employers should be aware that employees who reject offers of re-employment may forfeit eligibility for continued unemployment compensation." We'll continue to review what measures employers are taking to ensure worker safety, and we'll encourage listeners to speak up if you think you see unsafe conditions. #TheSicknessIsWhiteSupremacy INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 605.313.5164 CODE 564943#