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New pandemic relief considered in Bellingham for these essential workers
The Bellingham Herald 3 hrs ago Robert Mittendorf, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.)
Apr. 19 Front-line grocery workers at large stores in Bellingham would get $4 per hour hazard pay, if the Bellingham City Council approves a proposed measure.
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Councilwoman Lisa Anderson introduced the measure as an emergency order to start immediately, but she changed it to a regular ordinance and council members decided 4-2 to have a public hearing and further discuss the proposal at its April 26 meeting. We re assisting all grocery store employees, especially those that don t have (union) representation and need some level of assistance, Anderson said.