Suhauna Hussain at The Los Angeles Times reports Unionized Starbucks Baristas have voted overwhelmingly to authorize their leaders to call a Strike as soon as next week if the Coffee Giant doesn't make new proposals or they don't see real progress in contract talks. The authorization was approved by 92% of those who voted, Starbucks Workers United said. Michelle Eisen, a spokesperson for the Union and a former Starbucks Worker of 15 years, said the vote follows six months of Starbucks failing to offer new proposals to address workers’ pay and staffing concerns. The Union said Baristas ae prepared to Strike in more than 25 Cities if a contract is not finalized by November 13th. "Union Baristas mean business and are ready to do whatever it takes to win a fair contract," Eisen said. "If Starbucks keeps stonewalling, they should expect to see their business grind to a halt. The ball is in Starbucks’ court.”

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