Pharmacy Workers Protest Staffing Shortages, Rising Workloads at CVS, Walgreens

Some pharmacy workers are calling in sick or walking off the job this week to protest inadequate staffing and increasing work requirements.

The protests are affecting some CVS and Walgreens locations during a period of increasing labor activism in other sectors.

Organizers say thousands of stores were understaffed on the first day of protests, with about 25 pharmacies closing in 15 states.

Workers say they are overscheduled and understaffed, jeopardizing patient safety and causing burnout.

CVS and Walgreens say they have seen minimal disruption and are addressing worker concerns about staffing and training.