Yet retail workers say morale is lagging as COVID-19 cases spike across much of the country. Meanwhile, Chapman's Ice Cream in Markdale, Ont., recently made its $2 an hour pandemic pay raise permanent. She said when the pay premium was cancelled, workers felt "sad and upset" and that going into work remained "nerve wracking." "And it's been really, really busy with online orders and extra cleaning." "But now with the second wave, workers are scared and worried they're not going to get the same level of respect."

Source: CBC News October 09, 2020 19:01 UTC