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Starbucks baristas go on strike. The union representing over 10,000 Starbucks baristas said its members will strike at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle for five days starting Dec. 20, citing unresolved issues over wages, staffing, and schedules. This is the latest in a series of labor actions across service industries following a period when workers in the automotive, aerospace, and rail industries won concessions from employers. Amazon workers at seven United States facilities walked out Dec. 19 during the holiday shopping rush. There were 33 work stoppages in 2023, the most since 2000, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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