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labor-relations1 year ago•4 min saved

Wisconsin Dollar General Store Shuts Down as Entire Staff Quits Over Work Conditions

The entire workforce of a Dollar General store in Wisconsin quit simultaneously due to being overworked and underpaid, with the manager working seven days a week for months. The staff also cited the company's strict food donation policy as a reason for their resignation. The store was closed for three hours on March 9 due to the walkout, and the company has since hired a new staff. The former manager and her team have moved on to new jobs, and it's been revealed that a significant portion of Dollar General's employees are paid less than $15 per hour.

via Daily Mail|

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workforce2 years ago•2 min saved

"Texas Cities Dominate List of Most Overworked Metros in US, Austin's Commercial Real Estate Outlook Remains Optimistic"

According to a study by FinanceBuzz, Austin and Dallas in Texas rank among the top 5 most overworked cities in the United States. Austin is ranked at No. 3, while Dallas sits at No. 5. The study considered factors such as average number of hours worked per week, commute time, percentage of households with multiple full-time workers, and percentage of workers with side hustles. Austin stands out with longer work hours, a higher percentage of households with two full-time workers, and a significant number of people working 50 or more weeks per year. The study suggests that people in overworked cities should prioritize taking time off to recharge.

via KXAN.com|

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labor-rights2 years ago•6 min saved

"Inside the Walgreens Walkout: A Pharmacy Worker's Perspective on the Job's High Demands"

Pharmacy workers at Walgreens have staged a walkout to protest against being overworked and underpaid, citing concerns about patient safety. The employees claim that the demands placed on them, including filling 100 prescriptions an hour and administering multiple vaccines every 15 minutes, are leading to dangerous consequences. They also report dealing with angry and threatening customers. Similar walkouts have occurred at CVS pharmacies, with employees demanding better working conditions and higher staffing levels. Walgreens has acknowledged the concerns raised by its team members and is making efforts to address them.

via News On 6|

#labor-rights #overworked #pharmacy-workers