Locals join in on nationwide Starbucks Baristas' Strike

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two stores in Springfield have joined in on the Starbucks baristas' strike.

Starbucks employees from the 631 S. Glenstone Avenue location as well as the 1008 E. Battlefield Road location are out in front of the stores in support of the Starbucks Workers United strike.

Out of the 18 locations in Springfield only the two above locations will be closed until Christmas day.

According to the Starbucks Workers United Instagram, employees from over 300 stores have walked off the job to demand fair wages, scheduling and accessible benefits.

BREAKING: Today is the biggest ULP strike at Starbucks EVER! Starbucks Baristas at over THREE HUNDRED stores have walked off the job to demand Starbucks bargain a fair contract from coast-to-coast