Nationwide – A new wave of union Starbucks baristas joined the Red Cup Rebellion.
The continual joining of baristas’ throughout the country have added Workers in 25 new cities joining the picket lines, 2,000 union Starbucks baristas from 95 stores across 65 cities are now engaged in the open-ended strike.
“We’re joining the unfair labor practice strike because we know that together we can build a better future at Starbucks,” said Sabrina Martinez (she/her), a shift supervisor of 5 years from Gilbert, Ariz. who joined the ULP strike on Thursday. “We know what’s broken at Starbucks and how to turn this company around. But instead of listening to us and investing in baristas, Starbucks is refusing to resolve ULPs or work together in good faith to finalize a contract that ensures the pay, hours, and staffing we need to succeed. Until they do, we’ll be on the picket line.”
The 11,000 Starbucks Workers United baristas across the country are prepared to continue escalating to make this the largest, longest strike in company history if the coffee giant fails to deliver a fair union contract and resolve unfair labor practice charges.
