Starbucks workers in Boston, Dallas, and Portland have joined a strike, leading to the shutdown of nearly 50 stores nationwide. The Baristas Union, Workers United, claims Starbucks has engaged in bad faith bargaining since February, prompting the strike during the busy holiday season. The union plans to continue strikes until December 24th, citing unfair labor practices and stalled negotiations. Starbucks, however, states it is willing to negotiate and has held multiple bargaining sessions. Meanwhile, the Teamsters Union reports that Amazon workers are striking at over a dozen delivery stations in California, New York, Atlanta, and Illinois. The union is demanding higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions, focusing on organizing delivery drivers. Amazon argues that these drivers are employed by contractors, not directly by Amazon, and accuses the union of spreading false narratives. Amazon highlights its base wage of $22 per hour plus benefits for warehouse and transportation employees. Both strikes show no signs of ending soon.