Battlelines Drawn As Starbucks Workers United Prepare ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Strike

Are Starbucks workers on strike? What to know for Red Cup Day 2025, holiday drink menu

Here’s what to know about Red Cup Day 2025, why some baristas are striking and Starbucks’ holiday drinks menu.

Battlelines Drawn As Starbucks Workers United Prepare ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ Strike

Starbucks faces a "Red Cup Rebellion" strike at 550 unionized stores. Failure to reach a contract threatens a Starbuck's PR crisis despite claims of minimal disruption.

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Starbucks workers to strike Thursday

Across the U.S., unionized Starbucks workers are expected to strike starting tomorrow during Red Cup Day, a significant annual promotional event. Only 4% of Starbucks employees are unionized nationally, according to the company, but a total of seven Eugene stores may join the picket lines — including the Erb Memorial Union location on the University of Oregon Campus.  The full list of Eugene’s unionized stores include: Erb Memorial Union Frankl…