Starbucks Workers’ Union Authorizes Potential Strike

The union representing over 10,000 Starbucks workers has authorized a possible strike amid unresolved disputes over wages, staffing, and labor practices, Reuters reported.

Starbucks expressed disappointment at the strike authorization and reiterated its commitment to reaching a framework agreement. I Photo: SBWorkers United Facebook

Workers United, which represents employees at 525 Starbucks locations, criticized the company for failing to present a comprehensive economic package during months of negotiations.

Legal disputes over alleged unfair labor practices remain unresolved.

Starbucks expressed disappointment at the strike authorization and reiterated its commitment to reaching a framework agreement.

Negotiations began in April, with the company attending more than eight sessions and finalizing agreements on 30 topics. The union has not yet set a date for the potential strike.