Salud Garcia, 80, center who works for Flying Food Group, walks the picket line with the help of Unite Here Local 11 in Inglewood. But usually, she reverses her commute, which means eight or nine hours on the job and, then, several hours in transit. Experts say there's been an increase in the number of people working over the age of 65 and into their 70s. Salud Garcia's day includes several hours in transit and eight or nine hours on the job. '”She’s fighting for the younger employees, she told him, because they stand to benefit the most.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 16, 2024 10:36 UTC