Pharmacy staff from Walgreens, other chains could stage nationwide walkout and rallies in coming weeks
Publishing timestamp: 2023-10-13 17:01:11
Summary
The article reports that pharmacy staff from Walgreens are planning a nationwide walkout and multiple rallies at the end of October to protest unsatisfactory working conditions. They are also in talks with employees from other retail pharmacies about joining them. The discontent among retail pharmacy staff has been growing for years, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the issues. The article also mentions recent walkouts and demonstrations by pharmacy staff from Walgreens and CVS. The organizers of the walkouts are considering pushing for unionization and are in talks with existing unions. The pharmacy staff are concerned about unreasonable demands, understaffing, and lack of resources, which they believe put patients at risk. They are asking for improved working conditions and more support from company management.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/13/walgreens-pharmacy-staff-could-stage-nationwide-walkout.html