As the year comes to a close and the world indulges itself in the holiday spirit, many have taken the situation and pickets in their hands.
Strikes In the US
After Boeing workers earlier this year, now Amazon and Starbucks union workers have taken it to the streets.
With the coffee giant Starbucks, as many as 10,000 of its unionised workers called for a strike. These workers are demanding better wages and better protocol for staffing; in addition, the workers have also demanded better scheduling of shifts. Here, the strike has largely been focused on Starbucks’s baristas
When it comes to e-commerce giant Amazon, the Jeff Bezos-led company’s troubles emerge from the transit unit, as many of Amazon’s drivers have taken it to the street, stalling the delivery of products.
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These workers decided to take things in their own hands when the company failed to address issues with new contracts.
Where are These Protests Happening?
These protests against the two American corporate giants have been happening across major US cities.
In Starbucks’s case, its baristas in New York first took to the streets. Later on, the protests spread to other major cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, St. Louis and the coffee company’s home city, Seattle.
When it comes to Amazon, the drivers who are a part of the Teamsters union decided to stall services in New York, Southern California, San Francisco, Atlanta and Skokie, and Illinois.
With the coffee giant Starbucks, as many as 10,000 of its unionised workers called for a strike. | eak_kkk /Pixabay
How Does This Affect Christmas?
This strike is coming to pass a crucial juncture, as most of the market is in the middle of vacation/festive spending spree. This is that time of the year, when consumers spend. And this, therefore is crucial for a consumption driven economy like that of the United States.
According to a Badcredit.org. survey, many Amazon users expect a delay in their package delivery.
However, Amazon representatives have refuted and disbursed any concerns, claiming that these protests have not impacted the delivery chain of the multi-billion company.
