Starbucks’ union workers plan strike next week unless company agrees to a contract
Unionized baristas at about 550 U.S. Starbucks stores voted 92% in favor to strike on Red Cup Day, demanding better staffing, wages, and contract protections amid stalled talks.
- Starbucks baristas and their union, Starbucks Workers United, have authorized an open-ended strike starting on November 13, known as Red Cup Day, if they do not reach a contract agreement with the company.
- The union is fighting for improved staffing hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.
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Starbucks union members consider strike on key business day
Starbucks union members have voted in favor of an open-ended strike starting November 13. The potential strike is set to coincide with Red Cup Day, typically one of Starbucks' busiest days when free reusable red cups are distributed. Starbucks Workers United, the union representing the workers, stated that the strike will proceed unless a contract
Fed-up Starbucks baristas prep 'biggest strike we've ever been on’
Unionized Starbucks baristas are preparing to go on strike next week and disrupt one of the coffee chain’s busiest days — aiming to secure a contract after years of sporadic and unsuccessful talks.
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