Amazon and Starbucks workers are striking across the U.S. for better pay and working conditions. Amazon workers, led by Teamsters, demand a new contract, but Amazon claims the strike won't affect holiday deliveries. Amazon does not recognize the union, arguing that the striking workers are employed by third-party contractors. Meanwhile, Starbucks baristas in Burbank, California, are striking for higher wages. Although Starbucks offers a competitive pay package, including $18 per hour, college tuition, and paid family leave, workers argue it's insufficient for the high cost of living in Southern California. They were offered a 1.5% annual raise, which they found insulting compared to a 2% raise offered company-wide. With inflation at 3%, workers feel the raise is inadequate, leading to their walkout.