More Essential Than Ever, Low-Wage Workers Demand More
![Willy Solis, who delivers groceries for the app Shipt in Denton, Texas, says the coronavirus pandemic has elevated the voices of workers like him, who are risking their lives to do essential jobs.](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2020/04/24/willy_wide-38167dffb0fb1c3d75f85693101f5f0f5b9fd480.jpg?s=600)
In this lockdown, low-wage workers have been publicly declared "essential" — up there with doctors and nurses. But the workers say their pay, benefits and protections don't reflect it.
(Image credit: Courtesy of Willy Solis)
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