Starbucks workers stage ‘Red Cup Day’ strike – CNN

“Limited duration strikes like the one at Starbucks, or the three-day strike at Kaiser Permanente last month have become a major tool in union’s efforts to flex their muscles. And while the deals haven’t resulted in a contract at Starbucks, they did win a labor deal for more than 75,000 union workers at Kaiser Permanente, and 30,000 non-teaching employees who went on strike in March at Los Angeles schools.”

Most low-wage workers lack negotiating leverage because employers can replace them without much difficulty.

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