Ben Hess and his grocery store co-workers did not know they would be on the frontlines of a pandemic when they took their jobs. Not only did they have to worry daily about getting sick, they also had to manage customers frustrated at following safety protocols and deal with empty shelves. While Ben continued working hard, the pandemic took a big toll on his physical and mental health. Roundtable guests: Actress and activist Sophia Bush, and Jim Araby, the Director of Strategic Campaigns at United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 Union.

Learn more about United Food and Commercial Workers Local 5 Union: https://ufcw5.org/ 

Learn more about Work in Progress, Sophia Bush’s podcast: apple.co/workinprogress

Episode Transcript: https://app.trint.com/public/63286a75-3040-45a9-b11c-3d97ef4a46e5

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