Source: United Press International
“Starbucks workers could strike is more than 25 U.S. cities on one of the chain’s year’s biggest sales days, its union announced Wednesday. The Starbucks Workers United union approved an open-ended strike that could begin on its annual ‘Red Cup Day’ if the coffee company fails to reach a collective bargaining agreement by Nov. 13. SWU officials said the strike authorization was approved by 92% of union voters. Additional store locations may also strike if negotiations fail, according to Starbucks Workers United officials who represen some 9,500 baristas across 550 Starbuck store locations.” (11/05/25)