Starbucks union to strike at more than 100 locations on Red Cup Day, one of the chain’s busiest days of the year
Workers at more than 100 unionized Starbucks locations plan to strike on Thursday, one of the chain’s biggest sales days of the year.
Workers at more than 100 unionized Starbucks locations plan to strike on Thursday, one of the chain’s biggest sales days of the year.
To celebrate the holiday season, Starbucks every year gives away reusable red cups bearing the company’s logo with any purchase. The giveaway on the coffee chain’s Red Cup Day has become a must-have for collectors, and this year’s event marks its 25th anniversary.
On Thursday, organizers at 113 striking locations are planning to protest and distribute a version of the red cup featuring the Grinch’s hand holding an ornament with the logo of the Starbucks union. The actions are expected to affect store operations for at least part of the day.
It’s the largest collective action Starbucks Workers United has taken so far in its organizing push over the past year.
Starbucks announces revamped strategy as union workers continue protests Sept. 14, 202206:08The union said the strike is meant to call attention to the company’s alleged union busting and refusal to negotiate contracts fairly. Starbucks has denied all allegations of unfair labor practices.
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