Amazon and Starbucks workers are striking across the U.S. to demand better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes are organized by the Teamsters Union, aiming to pressure Amazon, especially during the critical holiday delivery period. Despite the strikes, Amazon claims its delivery schedule remains unaffected and does not recognize the Teamsters as a union representing its employees. The company insists that most demonstrators are not Amazon employees but third-party workers. Police have set up barricades to ensure delivery vehicles can operate smoothly. The strikes highlight ongoing labor disputes and the push for improved labor rights in large corporations.