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Some UPS drivers in the GTA say they feel unsafe working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic because the company has not provided them with masks, gloves, hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes.

A number of drivers who contacted the Toronto Sun — but didn’t wish to be identified for fear of retribution by their employer — say the delivery company has done little to protect them from catching the virus while on the job.

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“It’s a lack of respect and compassion from the company,” said one driver, who has worked for UPS for 10 years.

“There’s no protective equipment. They’re not providing us with gloves, masks, there’s no Lysol stations or wipes.”

The driver said he comes in direct contact with 50 different people a day and considers his occupation “high risk.” He complained to the health and safety committee, who he claims told him “in all honesty, there wasn’t enough money.”

UPS has told workers they can go home, but they won’t get paid, he said.