Starbucks Workers United open-ended strike continues into December
Unionized baristas launched an open-ended ULP strike on Nov. 13 that has expanded to 120+ stores in 80+ cities and remains ongoing into Dec. 2025, seeking better staffing, pay, and a first contract.
Effective Dates
Dec 3, 2025
Organizer
Starbucks Workers United (Workers United)
Affected Locations
- Nationwide: New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, Dallas, Austin, Minneapolis, San Diego, St. Louis, Columbus
Sources
- https://apnews.com/article/dfe280b1505fde8b23a847a342757155
- https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/starbucks-workers-union-escalates-strike-black-friday-2025-11-28
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/13/starbucks-workers-strike-stores-union/c316c270-c077-11f0-8eee-a78486b4c797_story.html