Can we take a moment to thank the cleaning crews of America?

[Bucky]

My school building is closed for today. We've had a 3rd staff member report being out with the Covid. All buildings in the district are gonna be closed to everyone as of 4pm today--everyone except for the cleaning staff.

They've gone through a LOT of training over the past few months. They go about their work in their full hygienic regalia of masks, gloves, face shields, cleaning every surface, helpfully reminding students to pull their masks up, greeting the rest of staff, making our work environment as safe as can be. They'll never see the lives they've saved, never count the students and staffers and extended families who didn't get sick because of their diligence and commitment.

There are people in businesses and retirement homes and residential complexes all over the country who work without the praise or remuneration that others receive, but they are front line warriors against the Covid invasion and they're taking the fight to the enemy, and doing so with a smile. I'm so grateful to them and I hope they're not forgotten when we've finally weathered this terrible moment.

[Kid Berwyn]

1. Heroes.

They do the Essential for a civilized society.

[dameatball]

2. Environmental services employees in every hospital face exactly the same risks as first responders,

doctors, nurses, etc., Same thing for nursing and psychiatric aides. They do everything from cleaning rooms, sanitizing medical areas, bathing patients, on and on it goes. They are indeed on the front lines, but in many cases they are taking these risks for surprisingly low wages. This is another group that needs a living wage.

[gab13by13]

3. Yes, thank you,

but their work is never done, the White House is going to need a deep cleansing.

[Tikki]

4. Also, the Women and Men of Housekeeping.

Many of us still have to travel for work and the Hotel staffs have been exemplary.


Tikki

[niyad]

5. True heroes!