Strike at Starbucks: Christmas threatens to become a fiasco for coffee fans!

Strike at Starbucks: Christmas threatens to become a fiasco for coffee fans!

New York, USA - The situation at Starbucks is heading! Since Friday, December 23rd, more and more employees of the US coffee house chain have kicked on the strike, which could put a lot of strain on Christmas business. Like krone.at , join in several cities, including New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis and an unadorned city in New Jersey, Baristas. This is done exactly for the main season for high -frequency business, which makes the effects on customers noticeable.

The demands and the reaction of Starbucks

The Workers Union union, which represents more than 10,000 baristas, has made high wage requirements - an immediate increase in the minimum wage by 64 percent and a total increase of 77 percent over a three -year contract. Starbucks describes these demands as "not sustainable" and continues to have discussions that have been going on since April. Despite all the assertions of Starbucks that the effects of the strike are low, Investweek.com from 30 completely closed branches, while the number of branches affected by Tuesday "Hundreds" could increase.

The strike has found its way into several states, whereby the work in branches in Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Missouri were already lying down on Saturday. According to the union, there were negotiations, which, however, have stalled due to unresolved legal matters and a lack of offers from Starbucks. The employees are frustrated by the lack of immediate wage increases and criticize the company's proposals, which are considered inadequate. Starbucks has nevertheless undertaken to pursue existing agreements on the settlement of legal disputes and the introduction of drinking money for union members.

With the impending expansion of the strike until Christmas Eve, there are difficult times. The strike, which started at the headquarters in Seattle, could press the sales figures at a time when Starbucks traditionally benefits from seasonal drinks and holiday sales. The coming days will be decisive to see how the industry and customers will adapt to this dramatic situation.