Strikes at Amazon and Starbucks for union recognition and better contracts coincide with holiday season to pressure companies. Momentum grew post-COVID-19, spotlighting essential workers’ importance. The anticipated less union-friendly NLRB under Trump’s administration influences the timing. Amazon challenges unionization legally, joined by Elon Musk’s SpaceX in opposing the NLRB’s authority.
Why Trump may have something to do with Amazon & Starbucks workers’ strike
