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 statements have Amazon and Starbucks made regarding the strikes?

What is the Teamster union's role in the strikes mentioned in the text?