A spokesperson from the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union told CNN that they support the organizers planning a walkout and protests.
“We support all health care workers who are organizing and taking a stance to improve staffing.”A Walgreens pharmacy store in Austin, TX.
In a statement to CNN, Walgreens said about 20 stores out of about 9,000 had “disruptions over three days,” Oct. 9-11.
Walgreens walkout organizers told CNN that their tally is much higher, with about 600 employees participating.
The following three Walgreens employees told CNN their reasons for walking out.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
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