Reported 2 days ago
A barista strike at Starbucks has led to the shutdown of approximately 170 cafes during the crucial holiday season, affecting service nationwide. The union anticipates that up to 300 stores may be impacted as over 5,000 workers planned to join the stoppage on December 24th. The strikes, initiated on December 20, stem from stalled negotiations regarding pay and working conditions, with the union expressing the need for further support. Starbucks maintains that only a small portion of its locations are closed, while plans are in place for baristas to return to work shortly.
Source: YAHOO