 UFCW Locals 400 and 27, which represent thousands of area union workers in grocery stores and food processing facilities, applauded Maryland governor Hogan yesterday for issuing an order to require enhanced safety measures in retail establishments. But the unions renewed their call on Hogan – as well as DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Virginia Governor Ralph Northam -- to declare all grocery store, pharmacy, and food processing workers as ‘first responders’ to ensure access to free testing, treatment and protective equipment “to stay safe on the job while they continue to serve our communities.”
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