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1/ [THREAD] We must come together to create an America where workers don’t live in fear of being bankrupted. Not by a pandemic, and also not by the common cold.
2/ A great piece from @JudySamuelson on @qz. As we sprint towards fixes for #COVID-19 and what it’s doing to the economy, how can we make space for thinking about people, not just businesses? https://qz.com/work/1825292/will-coronavirus-prompt-business-to-rework-its-pact-with-society/
3/ Our CEO @jschloss wrote about this two weeks ago as well: After we make sure people stay safe and healthy during the pandemic, we have a lot of work to do in making sure all Americans are safe and healthy when there ISN’T a pandemic. https://blog.even.com/those-hit-hardest-by-coronavirus-need-more-than-emergency-fixes-2e98343b421d
4/ @JudySamuelson notes that we need protocols and regulation to curb share buybacks and tax avoidance. While these things might make businesses look successful, all they do is hurt the common good.
5/ In his “Cost of Thriving” index @oren_cass touches on this important idea — What’s good for corporations, and the economy at large, isn’t necessarily good for individuals. https://media4.manhattan-institute.org/sites/default/files/the-cost-of-thriving-index-OC.pdf
6/ Companies must take more responsibility in caring for employees. Not only can this lead to better quality of life and income growth for workers, but it can help keep the economy strong during future economic crises. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/26/opinion/covid-economy-unemployment-europe.html
7/ What has been real life for most hourly workers for a very long time is now a more universal experience. We have the opportunity to use this moment, and change things for the better.
