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Walgreens Eliminates 6 Paid Holidays For Hourly Workers After Private Equity Buyout
According to Crain's Chicago Business, the new owners told workers about the holiday pay change in October.
November 13, 2025
Walgreens has eliminated six paid holidays for hourly store workers after being acquired by a private equity firm later this year.
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The holiday pay elimination is a cost-cutting move, the company said.
Walgreens was bought by the private equity firm Sycamore Partners in August.
