US Starbucks workers’ strike expands to 11 states as Christmas approaches

Walkouts have caused nearly 50 stores nationwide to close in five days, says Starbucks Workers United union

The five-day strike from the Starbucks workers' union has grown to include locations in at least 11 states.

As of Sunday, the strike had caused almost 50 stores nationwide" to close after it began, according to a statement provided by the union.