Texas workers struggle to pay for groceries and rent after losing wages during winter storm
https://www.texastribune.org/2021/02/27/texas-workers-lost-wages/FEB. 27, 2021
...By missing an entire week or more, some residents missed out on earning over a quarter of their monthly wages. As they sat under blankets in the dark and cold, many wondered how they would make up for their financial losses ahead of rent and bills coming due Monday.
Espinosa’s husband, who works for Harris County, uses his entire paycheck on rent, and works a second job as an Uber driver to pay for groceries and utilities.
“We’re not able to buy groceries or anything we need for the house or pay bills on time if he loses a week of work,†Espinosa said. “It just sets us back big time.â€...
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This storm impact is greatly compounded by following the long stretch of lean times of Covid.
