Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, according to the union, which represents more than 10,000 baristas.
The strike began Friday in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle, but has since spread to stores nationwide, including in Boston, Dallas, Portland, New York City, Denver, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and St. Louis.
“We respect our partners’ right to engage in lawful strike activity, and we appreciate the thousands of partners across the country who are continuing to support each other and deliver the Starbucks experience for our customers,” the company said in a statement.
Workers are protesting a lack of progress in contract negotiations with the company.
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Starbucks Workers United said the company has failed to honor a commitment made 10 months ago to reach a labor agreement this year. Talks between Starbucks and the union have stalled with unresolved issues over wages, staffing and schedules.
“Workers …