The attack has now been extended to four more cities in the United States, including New York. In addition to being the busiest time of the holidays, the attack is taking place in more locations.
According to USA Today, the cuts started on Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle. On Saturday, they expanded to businesses in Denver, Pittsburgh, and Columbus, Ohio. On Sunday, baristas in New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia and St. Louis joined the fence line. As of Monday morning, the attack has then expanded to Boston, Dallas- Fort Worth, and Portland, Oregon.
The Starbucks reach has now spread to more than a dozen states, but only a select few areas are participating, according to Starbucks spokesman Phil McGee, who said the strikes have had no significant impact on the company’s operations.
Union staff said the Coffee workers are impressive to “protest lower wages, staffing problems, and benefits”.
There are more than 11, 000 Coffee storefront locations across the country employing around 200, 000 staff, according to Reuters.
Workers United, which represents more than 10, 000 staff, warned when the attack began on Friday that it could achieve “hundreds of businesses” by Christmas Eve on Tuesday. Starbucks directors and the coalition began negotiations in April. More than eight bargaining sessions and 30 contracts have been reached, but discussions have reached an deadlock over issues that haven’t been resolved, including give, personnel, and schedule, according to Reuters.
Workers United’s recommendations call for an immediate increase in the minimum wage for hourly partners by 64 % and 77 % over the course of a three-year contract. This is not sustainable”, Starbucks said.
In addition, more Amazon employees have been stepping down as of late during the holiday rush. Over the weekend, thousands of more Amazon workers went on strike in New York, joining tens of thousands of others nationwide, according to NBC New York.
According to The Washington Post, the council’s efforts to halt operations at this most challenging time of year are having no impact on business, and the Staten Island center’s warehouse is still operating as usual. If enough protest join, but, it could affect local sales.
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Since June, according to The Teamsters, about 9, 000 Amazon employees have joined the union. According to The Washington Post, this year’s attack is apparently the largest actions taken against Amazon so much. Amazon employees are also on strike in Atlanta, Georgia, Skokie, Illinois, San Francisco, and different areas in Southern California.
