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Red Cup Rebellion! Starbucks Workers ON STRIKE For Holiday Season

2025-11-13 News & Politics
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Starbucks Workers Lead Largest Strike After Contract Negotiations Stall Amidst Union-Busting Claims

Learn the critical demands driving Starbucks baristas into their largest labor action yet. Discover how company spending on executive bonuses contrasts sharply with ongoing worker struggles over pay and scheduling.

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  • Over 1,000 baristas initiated the largest Unfair Labor Practice strike to protest stalled contract talks across 40+ cities.
  • Key demands focus on better take-home pay, fixing atrocious staffing levels, and demanding Starbucks cease violating U.S. labor law.
  • Workers highlight the massive executive compensation packages juxtaposed against employees relying on public assistance like Medicaid.

Michelle Eisen of Starbucks Workers United details the escalation against a company accused of egregious labor law violations. This discussion reveals the financial benchmarks workers use to prove the company can afford fair terms immediately.

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Top Comments (10)

@colinb8332 2025-11-13

Make your own coffee and support local shops

430 22 replies
@juniperk912 2025-11-13

Don’t know why people still support this horrible company. Not to mention their drinks are terrible. Support local coffee shops. Starbucks needs to go out of business.

344 29 replies
@hectorminator89 2025-11-13

Am I the only one who thinks Starbucks coffee is god awful??

263 20 replies
@AndyMilonakis-j5p 2025-11-13

Ngl. I only goto local coffee shops now cause of how bad it got at starbucks lol. In rush hours i go in there and theres 1 guy making 80 drinks. Shits crazy

241 13 replies
@bk9509-o2o 2025-11-13

Overpriced burnt tasting coffee. There are too many local options that are far better.

177 2 replies
@rehmsmeyer 2025-11-13

Tip culture is out of control. Pay your people!

99 9 replies
@queensheeeeba 2025-11-13

Everyone STOP GOING TO FUCKING STARBUCKS! There are plenty of independent coffee shops in this world!

76 5 replies
@IJustWantToCommentThis 2025-11-13

bruh!! 81 mil for a 4-day conference?!?! that is so wildly lavish for no reason

60 4 replies
@realitycheck3672 2025-11-13

Starbucks is garbage coffee

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@NVSpartan 2025-11-13

If I hadn't heard it here, I wouldn't have known, ever.

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