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Collected Item: “The impact COVID 19 has had on workers in the service industry”

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The impact COVID 19 has had on workers in the service industry

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The Phenomenon our group is providing insight into is the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on workers in the service industry. We will discuss the number of jobs lost/created and look into the workers’ treatment in the service industry. We are focusing on the personal experiences of some of the members of our group and others who are working during COVID 19. Some of our group members work in the service industry and have to work during this difficult time. The essay will provide first-hand insight and shed light on the issues that essential works are currently facing.

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I have co-creators

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Alison Joseph
Bilal Khan
Evoria Lopez
Shakira Rodriguez

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#service industry, #controlling covid19

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2020-12-07

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senior undergrad majoring in Communication

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SOCY 3607, FALL2020, Professor Marsh

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