LOS ANGELES - Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it is increasing the starting wage for all of its hourly team members to $15.
The company said that new wages will begin taking effect in phases beginning in October this year and are expected to be fully implemented by Nov.
1, 2022.Roz Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, said the move will impact workers at more than 9,000 Walgreens locations. "Investing in and rewarding our team members is not only the right thing to do, it’s highly important to retaining and attracting a talented workforce, and to continuing to serve our critical role in community health care," Brewer said.