Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day : NPR
The article discusses Starbucks workers striking at around 200 unionized stores during the coffee giant’s Red Cup Day. Notably, the 2022 holiday cup giveaway marked Starbucks’ highest single sales day despite strikes at over 100 stores. The walkouts follow recent successful strikes, with non-union Starbucks workers in New York City filing 15 complaints for alleged violations of the Fair Work Week law. Starbucks Workers United, representing over 360 unionized stores and 9,000 employees, is leading the strike, demanding negotiations on issues like staffing and scheduling. The Teamers Union is also supporting the movement.
Starbucks responds, expressing efforts to align partner scheduling with the Fair Workweek Law. The company expects the Red Cup giveaway to proceed despite the strike, emphasizing the action’s limited impact on a subset of U.S. stores. Starbucks accuses Workers United of not engaging in contract bargaining for over four months.
To attract customers on Red Cup Day, Starbucks offers a free reusable cup with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday or fall beverage. The article lists qualifying drinks for the giveaway, ranging from lattes and hot chocolates to various winter and fall-themed beverages.
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