December 20, 2024 – 8:07 AM PST
(Reuters) – The workers’ union representing over 10,000 baristas at Starbucks (SBUX.O) said its members will strike at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle for five days starting Friday, citing unresolved issues over wages, staffing and schedules.
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This is the latest in a series of labor actions that have picked up pace across service industries following a period when workers at manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace and rail industries won substantial concessions from employers.
Amazon (AMZN.O) workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush.
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