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Starbucks Baristas Strike for Fair Pay, Conditions Nationwide

12/23/2025

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Starbucks Workers United (SWU) leads a nationwide unfair labor practice strike called the Red Cup Rebellion that began on November 13.
More than 3,800 baristas across 130 cities demand fair contracts, pay, and better working conditions, while workers criticize alleged union busting and a CEO-to-worker pay gap.
Hollywood actors and public figures support the movement, with more than 225,000 people signing a pledge to boycott Starbucks until demands are met.

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Starbucks Workers United (SWU) leads a nationwide unfair labor practice strike called the Red Cup Rebellion that began on November 13.
More than 3,800 baristas across 130 cities demand fair contracts, pay, and better working conditions, while workers criticize alleged union busting and a CEO-to-worker pay gap.
Hollywood actors and public figures support the movement, with more than 225,000 people signing a pledge to boycott Starbucks until demands are met.