Tulsa Walgreens Pharmacy Workers Return to Work After Nationwide Protests

Pharmacy workers at several Walgreens stores in Tulsa are set to return to work after participating in a walkout to protest harsh working conditions, including long shifts without breaks and understaffing. The walkout is part of a larger nationwide protest, with approximately a dozen stores affected. Employees have expressed concerns about burdensome prescription and vaccination expectations, leading to falling behind and dealing with angry customers. Walgreens has acknowledged the overwork and committed to addressing the concerns raised by its team members, including making investments in wages and hiring bonuses. Similar walkouts have also occurred at CVS pharmacies, with employees citing chronic understaffing, low pay, high vaccination quotas, and abusive management.