Summary
More than a thousand Starbucks union workers in over 40 U.S. cities began an open-ended strike due to stalled negotiations with Starbucks Workers United. The strike started on the same day as Starbucks' Red Cup Day, a busy sales event, impacting operations at some stores. Workers are calling for a resolution to disputes over pay and working conditions.
Key Facts
- Over a thousand unionized Starbucks employees went on strike in more than 40 U.S. cities.
- The strike coincided with Starbucks' Red Cup Day, a popular sales event.
- Starbucks Workers United, which represents about 550 stores, organized the strike.
- The union claims the average barista works less than 20 hours per week with starting wages at $15.25 per hour in about 33 states.
- Starbucks says it provides an average wage of $19 an hour with benefits for employees working at least 20 hours a week.
- More than 1,000 charges of unfair labor practices were filed with the National Labor Relations Board by the union.
- Starbucks states the strike has had a limited impact on its operations.
- This strike may become the largest in Starbucks' history.
