be on strike

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You may want to figure out how to whip up a Peppermint Mocha at home — this Christmas, your local Starbucks workers might be on strike.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

The very same folks who may soon be on strike if their negotiations go badly.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Starbucks Workers United said in a tweet Friday that 3,500 workers will be on strike over the next week.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

General secretary Mr Whelan said: "I don't want to be doing this and my members do not want to be losing money and do not want to be on strike."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2023

“I will be on strike tomorrow with my people and fellow workers!”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela