Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural

Thousands of workers from Amazon and Starbucks are currently striking this holiday season, as they seek to leverage the increased consumer traffic to demand better working conditions and higher wages.

A rolling strike of Starbucks baristas began Friday and grows to include about 300 of the coffee giant's shops across the U.S.

Naturally, Amazon is offering discounts on some of its Echo smart home devices. The best deal is the Amazon Echo Pop on sale for $17, but you can also score the Echo Dot, Echo Spot, and select Echo Show smart displays for about half-price.

The top-rated Tineco cordless wet-dry vacuum mop combo is on sale for a record-low price of $99 at Walmart's after-Christmas sale. The Tineco iFloor 2 vacuums and washes hard floors in one step, handling wet and dry messes in one sweep.

The Amazon after-Christmas sales include home organizers, handheld vacuums, cozy decor, cleaning supplies, and more on sale for up to 73 percent off. You’ll find popular brands like KitchenAid, Bedsure,