Instacart Shoppers Planning to Strike

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Instacart Shoppers Planning to Strike

 

Chef Dolores placed an order with Wegmans for groceries to be delivered on Monday. There is much confusion relating to the order and it impossible to reach Instacart by telephone. By the way, the customer service people at the store can not help you with an Instacart order. If you are counting on deliveries by Instacart, you need to know about their planned strike on Monday.

 

Some Instacart shoppers are planning to strike on Monday, accusing the company of not providing them enough protections during the coronavirus pandemic.

The strike is being called for by Instacart shoppers and a newly formed non-profit called Gig Workers Collective. CNN Business  
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Comments (19)

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Roy. While I am familar with the concept, since many congest the aisles at the store, I am not familiar with Instacart! Good luck! Enjoy your day! 

Mar 29, 2020 04:19 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

my son told me a month ago to start putting food away for when we were quarantined in place- it hasn't come to that as severely here as in other places - as you know - but I am staying away from the grocery stores as much as possible- I understand the instacart employees concern

Mar 29, 2020 05:14 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Hello Roy - I heard this news this weekend.  While I am aware of Instacart I have not used them as of yet.  

Mar 29, 2020 05:20 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Roy... to be honest, I have no clue what instacart is or how to use it. But for those who do... this is a great heads-up.

Mar 29, 2020 05:26 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Roy, I too am not famililar with this service, but everyone is concerned about close contact. Yes things are changing daily...

Mar 29, 2020 05:36 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy,  Stikes doing this time is not great but I guess I can understand. Hope  you are standing safe.

 

Mar 29, 2020 09:35 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Roy, this is a crappy time for them to strike, and they have to remember, the customers will remember this too.

Mar 29, 2020 10:05 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
www.iCharlotteHomes.com | The Maxwell House Group | RE/MAX Executive | (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The right Charlotte REALTOR!

I use Instacart all the time (especially now since I've been sick) and hope they resolve their differences quickly. Many people are counting on their service.

Mar 29, 2020 03:38 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
GreatWest Realty - Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Real Estate Agent

I haven't used Instacart.  However, with the pandemic keeping us at bay, I am looking for different delivery ways to get my groceries.

Mar 30, 2020 03:49 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Hi Roy, happy Monday to you and Dolores.  I found your post very interesting; I have used Instacart in the past and in fact, felt well-served.  Sorry to hear about this.

Mar 30, 2020 08:38 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224

Hi Roy- the mere mention of Wegmans makes me really is that store!!!! If we had one here, it is the only place I would buy my groceries. Where I used to go 3 or 4 times a week just to get what I needed, I am now going maybe once a week, and that's primarily for fresh produce. 

Mar 30, 2020 07:15 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

We did receive the order from Wegmans. Strangely, we received it twice! 

Mar 31, 2020 07:46 AM
Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Hi Roy,

I used Instacart 5x already within a period of 1 and 1/2 months. The service fee is negligible. I would add extra tip for the shopper. I am happy with the service so far.

Apr 29, 2020 06:15 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for stopping by. Your feedback is always welcome.

Apr 29, 2020 08:21 AM

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