Nov 23, 2011 · : a strike that is brought against an employer because of a dispute regarding economic benefits or conditions (as wages) Note: Workers engaged in an economic strike can …

if a trade union or official organization calls, takes, or leads a group of workers out on strike, it announces that they are stopping working because they are not satisfied with their pay, …

1 day ago · The Starbucks workers' union said on Friday it is escalating an indefinite strike to more than 120 stores and 85 cities.

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When there is a strike, workers stop doing their work for a period of time, usually in order to try to get better pay or conditions for themselves.

1. To start to play music or sing: The band suddenly struck up. To start to play or sing (something): The orchestra struck up a waltz. To cause to start to play or sing: Strike up the …

Nov 20, 2025 · Starbucks Workers United has escalated its strike against the coffee giant adding more than 25 cities and a distribution center to its effort.

Nov 18, 2025 · Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers remain on strike across the country as the coffee chain debuted a new holiday beverage on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Starbucks Workers …

5 days ago · Barring a last-minute breakthrough, 5,700 registered nurses at Sharp HealthCare will strike on Wednesday, remaining on picket lines through Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, …

Nov 20, 2025 · Starbucks’ union is expanding its week-old strike against the company. Starbucks Workers United said baristas from 30 more stores in 25 U.S. cities planned to join the strike …