Starbucks Workers Strike to Protest Contract Negotiations During Holiday Season
Friday, 20 December 2024, 10:07
Starbucks Workers Unite for Nationwide Strike
Starbucks workers are set to initiate a planned five-day strike across Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, protesting the company's lack of progress in contract negotiations. Scheduled to start on Friday, this action coincides with the crucial holiday shopping season, raising fears of a wider spread to numerous stores by Christmas Eve.
Issues at Stake
- The union, Starbucks Workers United, claims the company violated commitments from February to finalize a labor agreement.
- Outstanding legal issues remain unresolved, including unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
- Starbucks' CEO Brian Niccol could potentially earn over $100 million in his first year.
- The company's recent economic proposal includes no immediate wage hikes for unionized baristas, with only a 1.5% raise anticipated in future years.
This strike comes on the heels of a similar labor action at Amazon, both seeking better working conditions and contract negotiations during an essential retail period.
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