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20 healthcare strikes in 2026
September 28, 2026 // Union activity in healthcare continues in 2026, with 20 reported strikes since the beginning of the year. Some of these actions involve healthcare workers and leaders across hospitals and clinics in multiple states.
CVS workers picket across Southern California as strike continues
October 21, 2024 // The union said the strike is supposed to last a few days, but workers could walk out again if the company doesn’t meet demands. CVS has laid off thousands of corporate workers in recent months amid a restructure at the top. The UFCW said while seven Southern California stores are currently on strike, more could join if a second walk out is approved in the coming days and weeks.
Walgreens pharmacy employees launch scattered walkout
October 9, 2023 // “The last few years have required an unprecedented effort from our team members, and we share their pride in this work — while recognizing it has been a very challenging time,” Walgreens said. A spokesperson for the United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents more than 4,400 workers at Walgreens stores in markets around the country, could not be reached for comment on the walkouts. Last month, workers at three Walgreens stores in Northeast Ohio voted to form their own union, called Pharmacy Workers United, according to a report from Axios Cleveland.