Employees at an Ohio taco restaurant walked off the job when it received a large order for police officers
that a "handful" of staff at its Polaris Mall location were uncomfortable filling the order, given recent killings of Black people at the hands of police and the resulting unrest that's swept the nation.
"Management communicated that any team members who were uncomfortable did not have to work on the order," the chain, which has 17 locations across three states, said. "A few team members chose not to complete their work shifts. While no one was fired last night and if they want it, everyone's job remains intact, we understand emotions are high.
On Wednesday, protests continued in all 50 states, despite curfews in most cities. By and large, the demonstrations have remained peaceful, after isolated looting and vandalism in some places. The three officers who watched the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, without intervening, were charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on Wednesday, more than a week after the incident.
"We want to be clear that we stand against racism – always have and always will," Condado said. "To the Black community: we see you and we know you are hurting. We need to make it clear, black lives matter."
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