Thousands of Starbucks baristas strike over stalled labor contract negotiations, but company still going strong

SEATTLE—More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers, representing 65 stores in over 40 different cities, are striking across the country as of Thursday, November 13, to protest what they’re calling “stalled contract negotiations” with the Seattle-based coffee giant. The union’s demands are for a fair union contract with improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections, […]