Dear John,
Trader Joe’s makes billions in annual revenue and enjoys a reputation as one of America’s friendliest grocers, but too many crew members are left without affordable health insurance. Current policy locks part-time and seasonal workers out of coverage, leaving thousands of the very people who keep the stores running uninsured.
As Donald Trump and his Republican allies have pushed cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, the last thing we need is a profitable corporation adding to the crisis by denying benefits to its own workforce.
Health care is not a perk. It is a basic human right. When workers are forced to choose between paying rent and seeing a doctor, the system is broken. And when a company that can afford to fix that problem chooses not to, it is an injustice.
Trader Joe’s can change this right now. They can provide comprehensive, affordable health insurance to every employee regardless of hours worked. They can lead the industry by showing that caring for your team means more than slogans and smiles.
Tell Trader Joe’s to provide every single crew member with comprehensive, affordable health care coverage, no exceptions, no waiting periods, no part-time exclusions.
Every day without coverage is a day when a Trader Joe’s employee risks untreated illness, medical debt, or worse. Expanding health care access will not only protect workers, it will also strengthen the company by improving retention, morale, and productivity.
Trader Joe’s customers trust the brand to do the right thing. The right thing is clear. Make sure every crew member, from the cashiers to the stockroom, has the same access to care as the executives at headquarters.
Trump’s attacks on health care have already left millions more vulnerable. Corporate leaders must step up, not hide behind restrictive policies. Trader Joe’s can send a message that the health of its workforce matters more than protecting profit margins.
Demand that Trader Joe’s offer comprehensive, affordable health care coverage to all employees now.
Let’s protect working people to get the care they need.
- DFA AF Team
