November 1st 2023.
Workers at CVS and Walgreens have taken a stand for their rights in a three-day walkout, dubbed "Pharmageddon," in an effort to fight for better working conditions and more staffing. The protest was organized through social media platforms, and has led to the closure of some stores in New York City.
Organizer Shane Jerominski, a former Walgreens pharmacist, said that nearly 5,000 employees were expected to take part in the walkout. Technicians and pharmacists alike joined forces in a bid to improve their workplace. Jerominski said that the pandemic has only made their already stressful and hectic shifts worse, and has led to a huge increase in the turnover rate of employees. He explained that the additional work and stress has been too much for many to bear.
In response to the walkouts, CVS and Walgreens have both stated that they are in communication with their staff in order to address the issues and create a productive environment. Walgreens has gone a step further, announcing that they are expanding their micro fulfillment center to fill prescriptions and help lessen the workload of their pharmacy staff.
The walkout is set to end on November 1st, and employees are waiting to see if any changes will come from it. Without a union to help with negotiations, the striking employees are taking a chance despite the risks. But the trend is expanding to many industries, as workers everywhere are beginning to advocate for themselves.
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