"Workers are on the frontline against COVID-19", 5 March 2020 

“…the rapid spread of COVID-19 has left service employees around the world deeply concerned about their health at work.”

“In airports and other transportation hubs, in shops, in banks, in healthcare centers, and beyond, public facing service workers are on the front lines of the fight against the virus and are often the most at risk.”

“…unions are ensuring that employers provide workers accurate information, robust training, adequate equipment, and paid leave in the event of quarantines or illness.”

“…in Italy, workers in one of Amazon’s Milan-area fulfilment centres have tested positive for the virus. The unions on the ground, including Fisascat, are closely monitoring the situation to ensure that the company follows the directives of the country’s public health agencies.”

“In the UK, unions are calling out the lack of social protections for gig workers, who would not be able to follow the government’s recommendation to “self-quarantine” for 14-days without work if stricken with symptoms.”