US EditionStarbucks workers' union escalates strike on Black Friday
The union demands higher wages, better staffing, and fair contracts as 2,500 baristas strike across 120 stores in 85 U.S. cities amid stalled negotiations.
- On Black Friday, Starbucks Workers United escalated an indefinite strike to more than 120 stores and 85 cities, aiming to raise pressure during peak holiday shopping.
- On November 13, 2025 the walkout began with 65 stores and more than 40 cities as Starbucks Workers United demanded higher wages, improved working hours and resolution of hundreds of unfair labor practice charges.
- Starbucks said 99% of U.S. locations remain open, adding `Regardless of the union's plans, we do not anticipate any meaningful disruption` and `When the union is ready to return to the bargaining table, we're ready to talk`, a Starbucks spokesperson said.
- The day's actions ranged from local pickets to international walkouts, including a Clinton Hill, Brooklyn picket and strikes at Amazon warehouses in Germany and planned Zara protests in Spain on Black Friday.
- The union has repeatedly targeted the company's busy holiday season and Red Cup Day as leverage points in negotiations, and `It's time for Brian Niccol and Starbucks executives to stop stalling and cut the excuses,` Michelle Eisen, Starbucks Workers United spokesperson, said.
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