Skip to main content
Back to Show
PBS News Hour

Why pharmacy workers are going on strike amid store closures

Finding a neighborhood pharmacist is becoming more challenging. Over the past two years, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid have either closed or announced plans to close hundreds of stores. At many of the remaining locations, worsening working conditions have led to unannounced walkouts by pharmacy workers. Tom Murphy, national health writer for the Associated Press, joins John Yang to discuss.

Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By
Season
May 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 21, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 20, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 19, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
May 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
May 18, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 17, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
May 17, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
May 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
57:46
May 16, 2025 - PBS News Hour full episode
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
April 5, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
January 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
January 12, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
January 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:45
January 11, 2025 - PBS News Weekend full episode
June 24, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
Israel's Prime Minister says the intense phase of the war in Gaza will end soon as Israel and the U.S. argue over weapons deliveries.
June 3, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
57:46
After Claudia Sheinbaum becomes the first woman to win Mexico's presidential election, a look at what that means for U.S. relations.
April 21, 2024 - PBS News Weekend full episode
26:44
"PBS NewsHour" asks NATO’s Secretary General if the delayed U.S. aid to Ukraine is too late to make a difference.
Active loading indicator