49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

Dollar General is the fastest-growing retailer in America, opening about 1,000 stores a year. But following repeated violent incidents and federal workplace safety violations at stores, some Dollar General workers and labor advocates are calling for stronger safety and health protections.

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National story. 12 articles from 9 sources. Updated May 31, 2023.

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Sioux City JournalLean Left· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

CNNLean Left· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

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La Crosse TribuneCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

WFMZ AllentownCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

La Crosse TribuneCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

Gazette TimesCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

Waterloo-Cedar Falls CourierCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

KTVZ BendCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions

CBS NewsCenter· May 31, 2023

Dollar General workers protesting for safer conditions; 49 people killed at stores since 2014

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· May 31, 2023

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safety

Right

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Richmond Times-DispatchLean Right· May 31, 2023· ran in 5 outlets

49 people have been killed at Dollar General stores since 2014. Workers are protesting for safer conditions