Starbucks baristas: open-ended ULP strike across 65+ U.S. cities
Starbucks Workers United launched an open-ended unfair labor practice strike beginning Nov. 13; actions are ongoing into December with additional stores joining. The union says the strike spans 65+ cities and remains open-ended absent a contract.
Effective Dates
Dec 8, 2025
Organizer
Starbucks Workers United, Workers United
Affected Locations
- New York, NY
- Seattle, WA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Dallas, TX
- Austin, TX
Sources
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/13/starbucks-workers-strike-stores-union/c316c270-c077-11f0-8eee-a78486b4c797_story.html
- https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/nov/19/starbucks-workers-strike-us-explainer
- https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/starbucks-union-workers-strike-next-week-unless-contract/6414870