Starbucks barista strike expands as workers demand pay raises

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at what organizers said was more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.

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Starbucks union strike expands as workers demand pay raises

The union representing Starbucks baristas says it is expanding its strike to stores in 43 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins. Starbucks says the protests closed down about ...
NBC News - 4h
Starbucks Strike to Affect to Over 300 stores on Christmas Eve, Union Says

The five-day labor action is expected to involve more than 5,000 U.S. employees in the largest-ever labor action against the coffee chain.
Inc. - 11h
More Starbucks Store Workers Will Join Strike for Final Day

The strike began Friday at stores in the Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago areas and will end on Tuesday.
The New York Times - 11h
Amazon and Starbucks Workers are on Strike. Trump Might Have Something to do With It

The President-elect was no fan of unions during his first term, though observers suggest he may be more accommodating on labor issues when he returns to office.
Inc. - 1d
Starbucks strike impacts less than 200 locations, coffee chain contends

More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
CBS News - 10h
Starbucks strike grows as workers demand higher pay and better conditions

Starbucks baristas in 12 cities are on strike, demanding higher wages and better working conditions.The walkouts come just days before Christmas, with workers speaking out against the company's ...
CBS News - 15h
US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches

Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union. The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers’ union has grown to include locations ...
The Guardian - 1d
Starbucks strike expands to more cities just days before Christmas

Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
CBS News - 1d
Starbucks strike expands to 12 cities

Workers have escalated the strike each day since it began on Friday.
ABC News - 1d