US EditionStarbucks workers union launches strike in at least 40 cities on chain’s key holiday sales day
- On Thursday, Starbucks Workers United launched an open-ended strike at 65 U.S. stores to disrupt Red Cup Day, involving more than 1,000 workers.
- The union says stalled bargaining over a contract and workplace changes prompted the action as Starbucks Workers United demands higher pay, better hours and resolution of unfair labor practice charges.
- Although a minority of stores are unionized, past Red Cup Day walkouts and a five-day strike last year once closed 59 stores; Starbucks has 10,000 company-owned U.S. stores and 7,000 licensed locations.
- Experts warn retail's reliance on employee-customer ties could amplify pressure as strikes attract attention; Todd Vachon said Starbucks' July-September same-store sales increased, raising holiday stakes.
- Starbucks says it offers an average $30 per hour wage plus benefits like up to 18 weeks' paid family leave and 100% tuition coverage, with Kelly stating the union 'walked away.
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They have been protesting since Thursday against their working conditions across the Atlantic, the day of a vast marketing operation for the coffee giant. The movement could grow over the days.
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Starbucks Union Announces Nationwide Strike
More than 1,000 union baristas at 65 stores across 40 cities are striking. In Seattle, workers will picket outside stores in the U-District (4147 University Way NE) and on Queen Anne (1144 Elliott Ave. W) this morning. by Micah Yip Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) kicked off a nationwide strike after six months of trying to negotiate a fair contract with the company. To hit the company where it hurts, the union chose Red Cup Day, a major holiday …
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