Pharmacist strike

U.S.A. Illinois

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A lesson to be learned here! In summary:

Pharmacists have walked off the job at a large local chain retail pharmacy because of staffing levels and working conditions. Pharmacists have been quoted as saying "It's not about the money, it's about the conditions we work in", per the July 6th edition of the Chicago Tribune and local newscasts throughout the day.

A retail pharmacist, with a 4 or 5 year degree, may make $100,000 annually.

Pharmacy managers, executives and out-of-state pharmacists have been brought to IL to cover the acute shortage. The retail chain has stated that the strike will not affect patient care.

IL last had a strike in 1990. It lasted less than 1 week. The retail pharmacy stated in the Tribune July 6th that it expected that this will be a short strike as well.

Does this sound familiar to you as an IL RN?

Any thoughts?

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Any pharmacists care to comment, especially from the state of IL

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Oncology/Psych/College Health.

I can tell you that pharamcists at my place of employ are well acquainted with the situation - Walgreens offered striking pharamacists a *20%* increase in pay - again - it wasn't about the money. It's about lack of appropriate numbers of pharmacy techs. It would be like having raises offered to shut nurses up for poor staffing - I can't do more than I am humanly capable of - no matter HOW much I am paid.

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