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Starbucks Workers United Launches Nationwide Boycott Over Labor Demands

8/27/2026

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Starbucks Workers United announced a nationwide boycott of corporate stores, covering roughly 5 % of the workforce.
The union demands a $17-per-hour minimum wage, reliable hours, better staffing, and workplace protections.
Workers United alleges Starbucks has committed hundreds of federal labor-law violations, more than any modern firm.
Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the company remains committed to productive bargaining and sees no sales impact.

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Starbucks Workers United announced a nationwide boycott of corporate stores, covering roughly 5 % of the workforce.
The union demands a $17-per-hour minimum wage, reliable hours, better staffing, and workplace protections.
Workers United alleges Starbucks has committed hundreds of federal labor-law violations, more than any modern firm.
Starbucks spokesperson Jaci Anderson said the company remains committed to productive bargaining and sees no sales impact.