The Starbucks Workers United union, representing over 10,000 baristas across 525 U.S. stores, announced strikes in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle starting Friday morning. The action comes amid unresolved disputes over wages, staffing levels, and scheduling.
The union warned of escalating walkouts potentially involving hundreds of stores nationwide if agreements are not reached by December 24, a critical period for Starbucks' holiday sales.
In response, Starbucks reiterated its commitment to continued negotiations, claiming union delegates prematurely ended recent bargaining sessions.
The strikes occur as the company undergoes a transformation under CEO Brian Niccol, who aims to revive "coffee house culture" by redesigning cafes, enhancing customer service, and simplifying menus.
Labor unrest is rising across industries, with Amazon workers at multiple U.S. facilities also striking this week during peak shopping season.
Christmas events are celebrated in Syria's capital Damascus, just thirteen days after the defeat of President Bashar Al-Assad's regime.
For this year's holiday season, a new concept of Santa Claus is being featured as an AI, answering young children's questions through the screen.
Lebanon is celebrating the holiday season with festive spirit and unity, weeks after a ceasefire ended a 14-month conflict, bringing hope and comfort to a nation in recovery.
Gingerbread is a sweet treat which symbolizes the sharing and family unity of the Christmas holiday.
President Emmanuel Macron faces backlash during his Mayotte visit as Cyclone Chido leaves devastation, 31 confirmed deaths, and fears of thousands more amid slow aid and rescue efforts.
Rwanda declares an end to the Marburg virus outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, reporting 66 cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries, says Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana.
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng emphasized China’s economic resilience and called for collaboration between China and the U.S. to ensure mutual security and prosperity.
In response to escalating trade tensions with the United States, China has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering its economy, including increased borrowing and further interest rate cuts. These steps reflect Beijing’s determination to stabilize growth and shield itself from the impact of
U.S. lawmakers have given TikTok a January 19 deadline to comply with new measures or face removal from app stores due to data privacy and national security concerns, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding the short-video app.
Negotiations at COP29 in Baku face a critical impasse as sharp divisions over climate finance and fossil fuel commitments threaten progress.
"Come up with the video in its full form," demands the COP29 CEO, Elnur Soltanov, in an exclusive interview with AnewZ. The chief executive has broken his silence on the claims he was using his position to organise potential fossil fuel deals.
U.S. lawmakers have given TikTok a January 19 deadline to comply with new measures or face removal from app stores due to data privacy and national security concerns, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding the short-video app.
Amazon workers at multiple US facilities have gone on strike, demanding fair pay and benefits, as the retailer faces mounting pressure during the final days of the holiday shopping season.
Trump's re-election shakes global trade, leaving EU-China ties in limbo as Europe balances U.S. alliances and economic interests with China amid rising geopolitical tensions.
UniCredit has raised its stake in Germany's Commerzbank to 28 percent through new derivative contracts, the Italian bank announced on Wednesday, December 18. This move comes as UniCredit faces challenges in its bid for Italian rival Banco BPM.
Honda and Nissan are exploring deeper collaboration, including a potential merger, to address growing competition from Tesla and Chinese EV makers. The move could create the world's third-largest automaker, reshaping Japan's automotive industry.
President Emmanuel Macron faces backlash during his Mayotte visit as Cyclone Chido leaves devastation, 31 confirmed deaths, and fears of thousands more amid slow aid and rescue efforts.
Rwanda declares an end to the Marburg virus outbreak after 42 days with no new cases, reporting 66 cases, 15 deaths, and 51 recoveries, says Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana.
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng emphasized China’s economic resilience and called for collaboration between China and the U.S. to ensure mutual security and prosperity.
In response to escalating trade tensions with the United States, China has unveiled a series of measures aimed at bolstering its economy, including increased borrowing and further interest rate cuts. These steps reflect Beijing’s determination to stabilize growth and shield itself from the impact of
U.S. lawmakers have given TikTok a January 19 deadline to comply with new measures or face removal from app stores due to data privacy and national security concerns, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding the short-video app.
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