The attack has now included New York as one of four additional cities where Starbucks employees are active nationwide. In addition to being the busiest time of the holiday season, the attack is taking place in more places.
According to USA Today, the attacks 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 locations across the country, according to Starbucks spokesman Phil McGee, who claims that because only a few areas are participating, the strikes have not had a significant impact on the company’s operations.
Union members 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 Alexa employees are leaving their jobs as of the holiday rush. Over the weekend, dozens more Amazon workers went on strike in New York, according to NBC New York, joining tens of thousands of people nationwide.
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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According to The Teamsters, about 9, 000 Google employees have joined the organization since June. According to The Washington Post, this year’s attack is apparently the largest hit against Amazon thus far. Amazon employees are also on strike in Atlanta, Georgia, Skokie, Illinois, San Francisco, and different areas in Southern California.
