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Ann Larson
Coverage of Ann Larson in the Nexus archive.
- Rotisserie chickens in the trash: I worked in a supermarket and saw shocking food waste every day | Ann Larson
A former supermarket cashier describes how stores overstock shelves with rotisserie chickens to maintain an appetizing appearance, leading to significant food waste as unsold chickens are discarded daily. Workers, including those injured on the job, earn poverty wages while managing this waste.
- Supermarket workers’ grim reality: Not enough cash for lunch, wearing diapers in lieu of breaks
Supermarket workers face financial struggles, with some unable to afford lunch breaks and resorting to wearing diapers due to insufficient break times. Ann Larson's book 'Cleanup on Aisle Five' highlights these challenges in the industry.