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business2 years ago•4 min saved

"Pharmacy Giant Walgreens Scraps Corporate Bonuses Amid Growing Challenges"

Walgreens, facing financial pressures and labor issues, has announced the cancellation of corporate bonuses for its staff and significant reductions in bonuses for store and pharmacy managers. The decision comes as the company deals with disappointing earnings and ongoing walkouts by pharmacy staff demanding improved working conditions. Walgreens' fiscal problems include mounting debt, budget cuts, theft, leadership turnover, and understaffing. The cancellation of bonuses is unrelated to labor matters, according to the company. The move follows a credit rating downgrade and a decline in Walgreens' stock price. CVS, another major drugstore chain, is also facing worker unrest and a decline in its stock price.

via CNN|

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labor-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

Pharmacy Workers Stage Nationwide Walkout Over Working Conditions

Employees at CVS and Walgreens pharmacies across the United States have initiated a three-day walkout to protest harsh working conditions that compromise their ability to safely fill prescriptions and potentially endanger the health of customers. Although the majority of Walgreens and CVS employees are not unionized, the walkouts have gained momentum with at least 25 store closures reported. Organizers have received support from unions and have set up a GoFundMe page to provide financial assistance to workers participating in the walkout. The walkouts come at a busy time for pharmacy chains as the demand for vaccinations increases during the cold and flu season.

via CNN|

#cvs #labor-rights #pharmacy-staff

labor-rights2 years ago•8 min saved

Pharmacy Workers from Walgreens and CVS Prepare for Strikes

Pharmacy staff from Walgreens and other drugstore chains are planning a walkout next week to protest unsafe working conditions, including understaffing, insufficient pay, and increasing work expectations. The walkout, dubbed "Pharmageddon," is expected to affect hundreds of stores across different chains. Organizers are also considering a push for unionization of pharmacy staff. The demonstrations come after previous walkouts in Walgreens and CVS stores. Pharmacy employees have complained about unreasonable performance demands, which can lead to errors and put patients at risk. They hope the walkout will raise awareness about their working conditions and lead to improvements.

via CNBC|

#labor-rights #pharmacy-staff #retail-pharmacy

healthcare2 years ago•7 min saved

"Inside the Overwhelmed Lives of Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy Staff"

Pharmacy staff from Walgreens and CVS are expressing concerns about unreasonable workloads, understaffing, and cuts to their hours, leading to exhaustion and frustration. Employees are responsible for verifying prescriptions, administering vaccines, addressing insurance issues, transferring prescriptions, and assisting patients in-store and over the phone. Some pharmacy staff have walked off the job, and others are planning to do so again. Both Walgreens and CVS have thousands of retail store locations across the US, but employees claim that the companies are not providing enough staffing or resources to safely execute their tasks. The companies have acknowledged the challenges and are taking steps to recruit, retain, and reward pharmacy staff, including enhancing recruitment, hiring, and training programs.

via CNBC|

#cvs #healthcare #pharmacy-staff

labor-rights2 years ago•7 min saved

"Pharmacy Staff Nationwide Walkout and Store Closures Plunge Customers into Chaos"

Pharmacy staff from Walgreens are organizing a nationwide walkout and rallies at the end of October to protest unsatisfactory working conditions, with talks underway to involve employees from other retail pharmacies. The discontent among retail pharmacy staff has been growing due to understaffing and increasing work expectations, exacerbated by the Covid pandemic. Recent walkouts at Walgreens and CVS locations have added to the momentum of the labor movement. The pharmacy staff is concerned about unreasonable demands, lack of staffing and resources, and the impact on patient safety. They are also considering pushing for unionization.

via CNBC|

#cvs #labor-rights #pharmacy-staff

business2 years ago•2 min saved

New Walgreens CEO Silent on Walkouts, Commends Pharmacy Staff

Incoming Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth praised the company's pharmacy staff during an earnings call but made no mention of the recent walkouts held by employees protesting poor working conditions. The walkouts reflect growing dissatisfaction among pharmacy employees who have long complained about understaffing and burdensome work expectations. Wentworth will face multiple challenges as he takes on the CEO role, including addressing labor pressure, falling demand for Covid products, and the company's transition to a larger healthcare entity. While Wentworth shared a positive experience with an employee, it remains unclear if management has made any changes in response to employee demands for more staff and improved working conditions.

via CNBC|

#business #pharmacy-staff #tim-wentworth