Starbucks Workers United, a union representing Starbucks baristas, has announced plans to go on strike for five days in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle starting on Friday. The decision to strike comes after a final-stage bargaining session reached an impasse, with workers unhappy with the package offered by the coffee chain that included no immediate raises for baristas in the union. This is the first strike since at least February, when talks were restarted between Starbucks and the union. The union expects the strikes to spread to hundreds of stores by Christmas Eve.
Starbucks has expressed disappointment in the union’s decision to strike, stating that negotiations had been productive and that they remain committed to reaching a final agreement. The company emphasized the need for continued negotiation rather than strike action. This strike comes after a year of disputes between Starbucks and its unionized workers, with demands for better pay, schedules, and hours.
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