Overview
- New walkouts in 34 cities expanded the action to more than 180 stores across roughly 130 U.S. cities, according to the union.
- Starbucks Workers United says baristas seek higher pay, reliable schedules, better staffing, and on‑the‑job protections.
- Starbucks says fewer than 1% of its 17,000 U.S. coffeehouses have been affected and that it is ready to resume bargaining when the union is ready.
- New York City announced a $38.9 million settlement with Starbucks over violations of the city’s predictable‑scheduling law, including $35.5 million for more than 15,000 workers.
- The union represents about 11,000 baristas at over 550 stores, with bargaining stalled after workers rejected a company package that included at least 2% annual raises.