Starbucks Walkout Closes 170 Stores Nationwide

A widespread employee walkout has forced the closure of at least 170 Starbucks stores across the United States, with the strike escalating since its inception last Friday in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago, according to reports from USA Today.

The walkout has now spread to 10 states, with Starbucks Workers United projecting that over 5,000 employees will participate, potentially shutting down 300 stores in 45 states.

Workers are demanding higher wages, better staffing, and more flexible schedules.

The union warns that the strike could expand nationwide if negotiations between Starbucks management and employees fail to reach a resolution.

CNN reports that the potential for further disruptions looms as tensions remain high.