Pharmacy Staff at Walgreens Stage Walkouts Over Work Conditions, Joining Industry-Wide Protests

Walgreens employees are walking off the job this week to protest understaffing, unrealistic work demands, and patient safety concerns.
The Walgreens walkouts follow a similar protest by CVS pharmacy workers over harsh working conditions.
Organized through social media, the strikes aim to address staff shortages, inadequate training, and a lack of transparency around scheduling and payroll.
Walgreens states they are listening to employee concerns and investing in wages, hiring bonuses, and scheduling improvements.
The pharmacy strikes highlight mounting industry pressures around vaccinations, prescriptions, and customer service amid labor shortages.