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 170 stores. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda has the details.

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