Starbucks Barista Strike Expands to More Than 300 US Locations

Key TakeawaysThe strike by some Starbucks baristas has expanded to 300 stores in the U.S., according to the union representing them.The union is demanding a higher minimum wage and other concessions from the company.A Starbucks executive said a vast majority of its locations remained open, and the union's pay request is "not sustainable." The union representing some Starbucks (SBUX) baristas announced that workers in 300 stores in the U.S. are now taking part in a strike against the biggest coffee chain. St ...