US EditionStarbucks workers union launches strike in at least 40 cities on chain’s key holiday sales day
Over 1,000 unionized Starbucks baristas strike at 65 stores in 40 U.S. cities demanding better pay, hours, staffing, and resolution of unfair labor practice charges, union said.
- On Thursday, Nov. 13, Starbucks Workers United launched an open-ended strike at around 65 locations in 40 cities to disrupt Starbucks' busiest annual sales day, Red Cup Day.
- After stalled talks since April 2024, national bargaining collapsed over economic proposals and company backtracking, while Starbucks Workers United filed over 1,000 unfair labor practice complaints.
- SBWU represents over 12,000 workers across more than 550 unionized stores, with more than 92% strike authorization vote and over 1,000 participating workers involved in the actions.
- The company stressed it would maintain service and, according to Jaci Anderson, 'most locations will operate normally' despite fewer than 4% of U.S. stores being unionized and less than 1% disruption.
- Facing mounting pressure, Starbucks Workers United warned the strike could become the largest and longest in company history as lawmakers and investor groups urge bargaining amid flat traffic and store closures under Brian Niccol, Starbucks CEO.
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Starbucks workers launch countrywide strike
Red Cup Day, Starbucks’ busiest day of the year, was the day Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) launched an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike, hitting 65 stores in 45 cities. The strike began with 1,000 union workers walking out, but more of the 12,000 SBWU members at around 650 unionized stores will
In the United States, more than a thousand baristas are on strike after notice filed on 13 November by union employees of Starbucks. The movement was launched on a very important promotional day for the brand and which results in an increase in activity for its employees. The employees concerned are demanding better working conditions.
Starbucks union baristas walk out on Red Cup Day in push for contract talks
More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas in over 40 U.S. cities launched an indefinite strike on Thursday, intensifying their push for a collective bargaining agreement over increasing pay and staffing levels at the coffee giant.
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