Starbucks baristas launch strike in US, union says
It follows calls from the Workers United union for higher pay and better conditions for Starbucks baristas.
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The walk outs began on Friday at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, Starbucks Workers United said. The union added the strike action would spread each day and reach hundreds of stores by Christmas Eve unless a deal is reached.
It follows the union calling for the coffee shop giant to raise wages and staffing, as well as implement better schedules for its workers.
"We are ready to continue negotiations to reach agreements. We need the union to return to the table," a Starbucks spokesperson said in response to the strike announcement.
The strike marks the biggest Workers United action since the organisation started trying to negotiate a contract with the company more than two years ago.
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