Stop & Shop

Despite social distancing recommendations, grocery store employees must come into close contact with thousands of shoppers every day, often without proper PPE. Now, some stores are calling for their employees to be designated first responders so they can be tested and properly protected.
Despite social distancing recommendations, grocery store employees must come into close contact with thousands of shoppers every day, often without proper PPE. Now, some stores are calling for their employees to be designated first responders so they can be tested and properly protected.
"I just got chased by a robot in Stop & Shop, the future is now."
The grocery chain says workers will return Monday after an 11-day work stoppage.
"The generation before us went to bat for us. ... We have an obligation to those who are coming up."
Workers at the grocery chain walked out of stores at 1 p.m. sharp on Thursday after bargaining talks broke down.