Starbucks Workers to Stage Mass Strike at Over 300 US Stores on Christmas Eve
2024-12-24
Reuters
A nationwide strike is set to hit Starbucks on Christmas Eve, with over 5,000 workers walking off the job at more than 300 US stores. The labor action, organized by the union, aims to bring attention to worker demands and labor practices. As the coffee giant faces growing pressure, the strike is expected to impact holiday sales and operations. With the strike expanding across the country, Starbucks workers are using their collective voice to push for better working conditions, higher wages, and improved benefits, sparking a conversation about labor rights and worker solidarity in the service industry, including coffee shops and retail stores.