A Starbucks barista strike is expanding to some 5,000 workers at what organizers said was more than 300 stores in 45 states, just as the company's busy holiday stretch begins.

Earlier, Starbucks said the union “prematurely ended” a bargaining session and called for talks to continue. The coffee chain has said it’s focused on improving workers’ experience and that baristas who work at least 20 hours a week receive $30 an hour, on average, when combining pay and benefits.

Just as Starbucks was setting up its Christmas Eve and Christmas Day hours and promoting its 2024 holiday menu, an expanding Starbucks barista strike could threaten your coffee, cold brew and latte runs over the holidays. Here's the latest.