Starbucks workers union launches strike in more than 40 cities on chain’s key holiday sales day

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Summary

Starbucks Workers United union launched a major, open-ended strike across more than 40 cities and 65 stores on the company’s key sales day, Red Cup Day. The action involves over 1,000 baristas and aims to pressure Starbucks into agreeing to a fair union contract.

Key Points

• Strike Scale: Open-ended strike in 40+ cities, 65+ stores, involving 1,000+ baristas on Red Cup Day.
• Core Demands: Higher wages, improved hours, resolution of unfair labor practice charges.
• Negotiation Status: No active talks; both sides blame each other for the impasse after mediation failed.
• Business Impact: Potential disruption to Starbucks’ crucial holiday season sales.
• Union’s Stance: Threatens to escalate to the “largest, longest strike” if demands are not met.
• Company’s Response: Claims limited initial impact and readiness to negotiate, blaming the union for walking away.

中文简报

总结

星巴克工人联合会在公司关键的销售日“红杯日”发起了大规模、无期限的罢工，波及40多个城市的65家以上门店。此次行动涉及超过1000名咖啡师，旨在向星巴克施压，要求其同意一份公平的工会合同。

关键点

• 罢工规模： 在“红杯日”于40多个城市、65家以上门店发起无期限罢工，涉及1000多名咖啡师。
• 核心诉求： 提高工资、改善工时、解决数百项不公平劳动行为指控。
• 谈判状态： 无积极谈判；在调解失败后，双方互相指责对方导致僵局。
• 业务影响： 可能扰乱星巴克至关重要的假日销售季业绩。
• 工会立场： 威胁称如果要求未得到满足，将升级为“公司历史上规模最大、时间最长的罢工”。
• 公司回应： 声称初期影响有限并准备谈判，指责工会离开了谈判桌。