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Starbucks strike spreads to 10 US states, 170 stores shut down as workers demand better pay and staffing
Starbucks workers hold signs as they picket during a strike in front of a Starbucks to demand collective bargaining agreements on December 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Starbucks Workers United, which says it represents baristas at hundreds of outlets around the country, said its action was aimed at forcing the company to improve pay and conditions after months of negotiations that it said have gone nowhere. — AFP pic
Wednesday, 25 Dec 2024 12:58 PM MYT

MOSCOW, Dec 25 — At least 170 Starbucks stores have closed in the US due to a walkout, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti, citing the USA Today.

The walkout began last Friday in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago. On Monday, CNN reported that the walkout spread across 10 states.

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The company’s workers reportedly boosted their efforts all across the US yesterday, which led to the closure of at least 170 stores.

At the same time, Starbucks Workers United said early yesterday that it expected over 5,000 people to walk out, leading to closures of 300 stores in 45 states.

Starbucks employees are calling for increased salaries, expanded staffing, and more flexible scheduling, the union states. CNN has reported that the strike may expand to all of the United States if the management and the union fail to come to an agreement. — Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti

A sign at a Starbucks informs customers of temporary closure as workers were due to picket in front of the temporarily closed store on December 24, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, as the nationwide strike continues for the fifth day at various locations across the country. — AFP pic

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