Starbucks Workers Announce Five-Day Strike From Friday to Christmas Eve [Video]

What’s New

Workers at Starbucks stores across the U.S. are set to launch a five-day strike starting this Friday, demanding progress in stalled labor contract negotiations.

The strike, organized by Starbucks Workers United, will begin in key cities—Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle—and may spread to hundreds of locations by Christmas Eve, intensifying pressure on the coffee giant during its busiest season.

Why It Matters

The union, which has successfully organized employees at 535 company-owned stores since 2021, argues that Starbucks has failed to honor a commitment made earlier this year to reach a labor agreement.

The workers are also seeking resolutions to unresolved legal issues, including hundreds of unfair labor practice charges filed with the National Labor Relations Board. Starbucks Workers United claims the company has shown little regard for the concerns of its employees despite its soaring profits.