STARBUCKS workers have expanded their strike to four morecities, including New York, the union representing over 10,000 baristas said late on (Dec 21).
The five-day strike, which began on and initially closed Starbucks cafes in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, has ed locations in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and St Louis, Workers United said. It did not specify in what New Jersey city the walkout was occurring.
Starbucks said the disruptions from the strike have no significant impact on its operations because only a small handful ofstores have been impacted.
“Workers United proposals call for an immediate in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64 per , and by 77 per over the life of a three-year contract. This is not sustainable,” the coffee chain said.
The union is striking in 10 cities, also including Columbus, Ohio; Denver and Pittsburgh, during the busy holiday season that may impact the company’s Christmas sales.
The company operates more than 11,000 stores in the , employing about 200,000 workers.
Talks Starbucks and the union hit an impasse with unresolved issues over wages, staffing and schedules, leading to the strike.
Workers United warned on that the strike could reach “hundreds of stores” by , Christmas Eve.
Starbucks began negotiations with the union in . It said this month it had conducted more than eight bargaining sessions, during which 30 agreements had been reached
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