"The strike would begin on Nov. 13, which is the day Starbucks plans to distribute free, reusable red cups. Red Cup Day, a Starbucks tradition since 2018, is typically one of the company's busiest days of the year. Starbucks Workers United, the union organizing baristas, didn't say how many stores would be impacted. But it said workers in at least 25 cities planned to strike and more locations could be added if the union doesn't see "substantial progress" toward finalizing a contract."
"More stores have voted to unionize since 2021, but Starbucks closed 59 unionized stores in September as part of a larger restructuring. The union and the company have yet to agree to a labor contract. In December 2023, Starbucks vowed to finalize an agreement by the end of 2024. But the company ousted Laxman Narasimhan, the CEO who made that promise, last fall. The union said progress has stalled under Brian Niccol, the company's new chairman and CEO."
A strike is scheduled to begin on Nov. 13, coinciding with Starbucks' Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest days. Starbucks Workers United said workers in at least 25 cities plan to strike and more locations could join if there is not substantial progress toward a contract. Around 550 of the roughly 10,000 company-operated U.S. stores are unionized, and Starbucks closed 59 unionized locations in a recent restructuring. The union and company have not finalized a labor contract, and union leaders say negotiations have stalled under the new CEO. Starbucks stated disappointment and highlighted existing pay and benefits levels.
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