Overworked and Underpaid, Pharmacy Workers Walk Off the Job in Protest of Unsafe Conditions

Retail pharmacy workers at CVS, Walgreens, and other chains are overworked, underpaid, and fed up, prompting some to walk off the job in protest.

Pharmacies are understaffed, with employees asked to provide more services like vaccines with no increase in support. This raises safety concerns.

Increased consumer demand for pharmacy services is profitable but pharmacies haven't increased staffing to meet it. This worsens burnout.

Better pay and staffing are needed to attract and retain pharmacy techs. There's high turnover due to low pay and stressful conditions.

Workers say management prioritizes profits over appropriate staffing and customer service, ignoring complaints. So walkouts are a last resort.