March 22, 2020 Updated: September 8, 2020
Rite Aid announced they have agreed to give their workers an emergency pay increase of $2 an hour and will also raise their employee discount from 20% to 35% so they can shop for essentials.
Everyday companies across the nation are proving they can afford pay increases. Add your name and demand emergency pay increases for all essential workers here.
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