Starbucks workers plan strikes that could spread to hundreds of US stores

The video discusses ongoing strikes by Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers across the U.S. due to dissatisfaction with pay and working conditions. The strikes, supported by unions, are expected to impact consumers during the holiday season. Starbucks and Amazon have responded differently, with Starbucks urging union negotiations and Amazon questioning union representation. The strikes are part of a larger trend of labor unrest in 2024.

What are Starbucks workers primarily protesting for during their strike?

• Better pay and benefits

• Flexible working hours

• Free coffee for employees

• More vacation days

Which cities are mentioned as locations for the Amazon delivery drivers' strike?

• Miami, Dallas, and San Francisco

• New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles

• Boston, Seattle, and Houston

• Atlanta, Denver, and Phoenix

What is Amazon's stance on the Teamster union's representation of their drivers?

• They have partnered with the union

• They claim the union misleads the public

• They fully support the union's efforts

• They are neutral on the matter

What is a common demand among the striking workers across different industries in 2024?

• Remote work options

• More training opportunities

• Better pay and benefits

• Shorter work weeks

Which other groups are mentioned as having protested for better pay and benefits in 2024?

• Teachers and nurses

• Longshoremen and airplane machinists

• Tech workers and engineers

• Retail employees and cashiers