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Black workers say Cicero bakery unsafe

Black Workers Matter says Bimbo, employer of many West Siders, has not adequately protected them against COVID-19 

Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 1:16 PM

Protestan En Contra De Bimbo Por Aparentes Prácticas Racistas En Su Fábrica En Cícero

Trabajadores afroestadounidenses aseguran que varios compañeros han sido despedidos por denunciar violaciones a protocolos de seguridad sanitaria en las líneas de producción. “Por mucho tiempo se han dado prácticas discriminatorias que también afectan a los empleados latinos”, señala Vanessa García, activista comunitaria.

Univision 18 Jun 2020 – 11:27 PM EDT

Two Bimbo Workers Dead, Others Fired After Raising COVID-19 Concerns At Cicero Factory

A caravan protest organized by Black Workers Matter at the Bimbo Bakery USA in Cicero, IL that took place on

April 14th, 2020. (Photo courtesy of Paul Goyette)

Bimbo Bakery Workers Allege Health Violations Amidst COVID-19 Crisis

Workers at Bimbo Bakeries, a factory that manufactures baked goods, are demanding their employer offer additional paid sick leave, hazard pay, and more

(Photo by Ankur Singh).