Walgreens Employees Prepare for Walkouts Over Working Conditions

Pharmacy employees at some Walgreens stores in the U.S. are planning walkouts from Monday to Wednesday to protest challenging working conditions. Employees, including pharmacists and technicians, argue that their current workload, which includes administering various vaccinations, could compromise patient safety and accuracy in filling prescriptions. Over 500 Walgreens stores are expected to be affected by the walkouts. The employees' concerns highlight the need for adequate staffing and resources to deliver quality services. Walgreens has stated that they are investing in pharmacist wages and hiring bonuses to attract and retain talent in harder-to-staff locations.