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Starbucks Workers Intensify Red Cup Strike Across 120 Stores

12/3/2025

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Starbucks Workers United has intensified its Red Cup Rebellion strike, now involving 120 stores across 85 cities.
The strike began on November 13 and seeks better hours, pay, and resolution of alleged unfair labor practices.
The union claims about 2,500 workers are participating, but Starbucks states only 55 stores are affected.
Starbucks maintains operations remain largely unaffected, with 99% of locations open.
Negotiations have stalled since April, and union members express frustration at management's responses.

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Starbucks Workers United has intensified its Red Cup Rebellion strike, now involving 120 stores across 85 cities.
The strike began on November 13 and seeks better hours, pay, and resolution of alleged unfair labor practices.
The union claims about 2,500 workers are participating, but Starbucks states only 55 stores are affected.
Starbucks maintains operations remain largely unaffected, with 99% of locations open.
Negotiations have stalled since April, and union members express frustration at management's responses.