The strike by Starbucks ( NASDAQ: SBUX) baristas that are members of the Workers United union ended on December 24. However, the labor issues for the coffee chain are far from over.

Starbucks workers' strike expands to over 300 stores

Just in time for the holidays, thousands of Starbucks baristas are expected to be back at work Wednesday after a five-day strike.

Starbucks (SBUX) updates on impact of barista strike at select stores in the U.S., as shares fall 5% and Workers United plans largest-ever strike

If a strike by Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) workers is supposed to get them better benefits and treatment, the store count affected by the union action is modest. About 300 of Starbucks’ 16,621 U.S.

A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to about 5,000 workers during the company’s busy holiday season. Workers walked off the job again on Tuesday and closed about 170 stores. Their union is calling for better benefits and immediate pay increases.

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) workers are now on strike in locations across nine states as of Sunday, according to the union Workers United, which represents over 10,000 workers at more than 525 stores. The strike could impact the coffee chain's sales during the busy holiday season.

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