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Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United are preparing to restart contract negotiations after a prolonged standoff. Workers had staged strikes to pressure the company into returning to the bargaining table, citing concerns about working conditions and stalled talks. Starbucks’ decision to resume negotiations marks a shift after months of tension, though the union remains cautious about whether the company will commit to meaningful progress. This emphasizes the broader national implications for the fast‑growing union campaign.