The labor movement is experiencing a revival, with millennials at the forefront of this resurgence. From Amazon workers to teachers to pharmacists, unions are gaining popularity as workers seek better working conditions and fair treatment. The evolution of unions is evident in the recent efforts of pharmacists at CVS stores in Rhode Island to unionize and join the newly created Pharmacy Guild.
The Pharmacy Guild, formed under IAM Healthcare, represents over 12,000 healthcare professionals and aims to address the concerns of pharmacists facing untenable working conditions. CVS pharmacists in Rhode Island are taking a stand against short staffing levels and corporate performance goals that jeopardize patient safety and their own mental health. The decision to unionize reflects a growing trend among workers across various industries to demand better treatment and working conditions.
The push for unionization is not limited to CVS pharmacists, as workers from other CVS locations in Rhode Island and across different states are also planning to file petitions in the coming weeks. The Pharmacy Guild’s efforts highlight a national resurgence in organized labor, with unions filing nearly 2,600 petitions for elections in the past fiscal year.
As the labor movement gains momentum, workers like the CVS pharmacists in Rhode Island are determined to have a seat at the table and advocate for safe staffing levels and excellent patient care. The evolution of unions, driven by millennials and workers across various industries, signals a shift towards collective action and solidarity in the fight for fair treatment and better working conditions.
