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May 2021: Pandemic's Essential Workers

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Notes of Thanks and Encouragement 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenging circumstances in communities around the world and brought with it many emotions including grief, anger, sadness and loneliness. However, in all this uncertainty, there is still space to show gratitude and offer encouragement. We invite you to take a few minutes to thank the essential workers who have made a critical impact on all of us throughout the past year, like:

  • Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, home health aides, pharmacists, lab technicians, social workers, etc.)
    • Nurses’ Week: May 6-12
    • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day: May 8
    • National Hospital Week: May 9-15
  • Food system workers (food retail workers, farmers, meat processing employees, warehouse workers, truck drivers, restaurant staff, etc.)
  • Postal workers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, Amazon, etc.)
  • Public transit workers (bus drivers, train conductors, etc.)
  • Educators (teachers, support staff, childcare workers, etc.)
    • Teacher Appreciation Week: May 3-7
  • Military and first responders (members of the military, EMS, police, firefighters, etc.)

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Make or Donate Masks

Many organizations are still in need of masks for staff, guests and visitors, including those that work with vulnerable populations. We invite you to explore what needs still exist in your community. Each organization generally has specific information about the type of mask they are looking for (fabric, size, non-wire, etc.) as well as information on how to package your donation for delivery. Some examples include: 

  • Rosie’s Place: Boston, MA 
  • Mission Inc. Program: Plymouth, MN
  • University of Maryland Health System

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Advocacy

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted many opportunities for change and offered insight into who essential workers are, who uses community services, what access to childcare looks like and more. In the United States, legislation is being put forward at both the local and federal level that could have big impacts on essential workers. We invite you to explore what is happening in your community and share your perspective with your elected officials through phone calls, emails, letters, etc.

Here's a list of resources to get you started:

  • The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act
  • Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2021
  • Citizenship of Essential Workers Act
  • Raise the Wage Act

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