Pharmacy Workers Rally for Safer Conditions and Support

Pharmacy workers at CVS and Walgreens are protesting inadequate staffing and increasing work requirements, which they say make it harder to do their jobs safely. The protests, organized on social media under the name "Pharmageddon," have affected some locations of both pharmacy chains. While the exact number of workers participating is unclear, organizers report thousands of stores being understaffed and some closures. The American Pharmacists Association supports the walkouts, citing workplace issues such as quotas on prescriptions and vaccines. Workers are demanding more staffing, better pay, and guaranteed hours for pharmacy technicians. The pharmacies claim to be addressing concerns and improving working conditions.