Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over
Hundreds of baristas launched an an open ended strike across the United States, some joined by politicians.
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Unionised Starbucks workers begin ‘open-ended’ US strike
The strike comes as the company’s workers push for better wages and benefits.
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