Unionized Starbucks baristas have voted to authorize an open-ended strike if a contract with the company isn’t reached by November 13, coinciding with Starbucks’s Red Cup Day. Starbucks Workers United, representing over 9,000 employees nationwide, said potential strikes could begin in more than 25 cities and expand if negotiations stall. The union accuses Starbucks of stalling talks and committing unfair labor practices, while the company maintains that any agreement must reflect its already strong retail jobs.
See "US Starbucks workers prepare to strike if contract is not finalized by next week", Staff, The Guardian, November 5, 2025