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Global Protests Erupt as Starbucks Baristas Demand Fair Pay

12/9/2025

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Starbucks Workers United leads protests in 10 countries in support of striking U.S. baristas demanding higher pay and staffing.
The strike has expanded to about 3,000 baristas across more than 100 U.S. cities.
International demonstrations are planned in the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and other countries.
Starbucks Corporation says the strike affects less than 1% of shops and that pay remains competitive.
In the United States, sales remain flat.

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Story summary

Starbucks Workers United leads protests in 10 countries in support of striking U.S. baristas demanding higher pay and staffing.
The strike has expanded to about 3,000 baristas across more than 100 U.S. cities.
International demonstrations are planned in the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Canada, and other countries.
Starbucks Corporation says the strike affects less than 1% of shops and that pay remains competitive.
In the United States, sales remain flat.