Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to four additional U.S. cities, including New York, the union representing over 10,000 baristas announced.
Negotiations between the coffee chain and the union have stalled over unresolved issues concerning wages, staffing, and schedules, prompting the strike. I Image: SBWorkers United
The five-day strike, which began on Friday and initially closed Starbucks cafes in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, has now extended to New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, and St. Louis, according to Workers United.
The union did not specify the exact location of the New Jersey walkout.
Negotiations between the coffee chain and the union have stalled over unresolved issues concerning wages, staffing, and schedules, prompting the strike.
The union is striking in 10 cities, including Columbus, Denver, and Pittsburgh, during the busy holiday season, which may impact the company's Christmas sales. Workers United warned on Friday that the strike could reach "hundreds of stores" by Tuesday, Christmas Eve.
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