Starbucks workers in the US go on strike in multiple cities ahead of Christmas Eve

Starbucks workers are engaged in a five-day strike to protest a lack of progress in contract negotiations. As of midday Friday, at least 10 locations were closed due to the walkout. The strike is taking place in three US cities, with the possibility of escalation to hundreds of stores nationwide by Christmas Eve, according to Starbucks. The strike is part of a broader trend of labor actions in the US service industry, with workers seeking better wages and working conditions.