JohnFScott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are walking off the job on Thursday in the largest work stoppage in the five-decade history of the company, the union representing the workers said in a statement to ABC News.
Employees at hundreds of unionized stores are calling on Starbucks to bargain labor contracts that would set conditions at those workplaces, such as pay, benefits and staffing levels, Starbucks Workers United said.
Since 2021, the union has organized more than 360 stores employing roughly 9,000 workers. But the union and Starbucks have yet to reach an agreement on a labor contract at any of the stores.
The strike coincides with "Red Cup Day," an annual promotion that brings many customers to the company s stores for a free holiday-themed reusable cup.
Workers at stores in 30 cities, including New York and Philadelphia, walked off the job a day early on Wednesday and will remain on strike through Thursday, the union said.
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JohnFScott/Getty Images(NEW YORK) Thousands of Starbucks employees nationwide are walking off the job on Thursday in the largest work stoppage in the five-decade history of the company, the union representing the workers said in a statement to ABC News.
Employees at hundreds of unionized stores are calling on Starbucks to bargain labor contracts that would set conditions at those workplaces, such as pay, benefits and staffing levels, Starbucks Workers United said.
Since 2021, the union has organized more than 360 stores employing roughly 9,000 workers. But the union and Starbucks have yet to reach an agreement on a labor contract at any of the stores.
The strike coincides with "Red Cup Day," an annual promotion that brings many customers to the company s stores for a free holiday-themed reusable cup.
Workers at stores in 30 cities, including New York and Philadelphia, walked off the job a day early on Wednesday and will remain on strike through Thursday, the union said.