Summary
The workers union representing Starbucks baristas across the country announced members in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will go on strike in the days leading up to Christmas. Five days of escalating strikes will begin Friday and continue till Dec. 24.
Starbucks baristas went on strike Thursday, claiming the coffee chain refuses to negotiate with their union. "Nobody wants to strike. It's a last resort, but Starbucks has broken its promise to thousands of baristas," one barista said.
