When Rite Aid acquired Eckerd and Brooks, drug store workers thought that joining the "Rite Aid Family" would be good for them and their families. Instead, they're being treated like unwanted stepchildren. While they're left outside, Rite Aid colleagues represented by 1199SEIU earn decent salaries and benefits. They've tried to invite Eckerd workers in, but Rite Aid management has blocked the door. As soon as the "Rite Aid Coming Soon" signs went up, Rite Aid management took away their paid sick days and told them that joining 1199SEIU and trying to improve their lives would be a big mistake. Meanwhile, Rite Aid CEO Mary Sammons got a big bonus. Rite Aid workers won't stand by and let the company become the Wal-Mart of the drug store industry. It's not fair to the workers or their customers. Creating a second class of poorly paid Rite Aid workers lowers the standards of all of its employees. That's bad for workers and communities. In the end, it's bad for Rite Aid and its stockholders. » Frequently asked questions from former Eckerd workers "My job allows me to help customers, and that's why I love it. My co-workers are interested in joining a union to be treated with the same respect and consideration that we give our customers. It is only fair that we also have voice at work. A union contract will provide us with the security, benefits and working conditions that will allow us to give our customers our all. We only want what's best for our families and customers." - Louise Magri
(above), Eckerd/Rite Aid Pharmacy Technician
11-year employee, Staten Island, NY |
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