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Starbucks union baristas to walk out in 40 cities in push for contract talks
More than 1,000 Starbucks unionized baristas in over 40 U.S. cities launched an open-ended strike on Thursday, the union said, escalating their push for a collective bargaining agreement over pay and other benefits at the coffee giant.
Starbucks workers union launches strike in at least 40 cities on chain's key holiday sales day
Starbucks Workers United launched a strike in at least 40 cities and 65 stores on the day of chain's Red Cup Day sales event. The open-ended strike, which will start with about 1,000 baristas and could expand in the coming days, could disrupt Starbucks' key holiday season.
More than 100 lawmakers push Starbucks to resume union negotiations
More than 100 lawmakers urged Starbucks to resume bargaining talks with Workers United, the union representing the coffee giant's baristas, in letters sent to CEO Brian Niccol on Monday. The letters come ahead of a threatened strike led by the union in 25 cities on November 13, Starbucks' Red Cup day, one of its biggest sales days of the holiday season.
US lawmakers urge Starbucks CEO to restart union talks
Twenty-six U.S. senators and 82 House representatives have written to Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, urging the company to resume talks with its workers union, the lawmakers said on Monday.
Starbucks Just Proved Its Coffee Shop Experience Doesn't Matter
Last week Starbucks announced that its coffee delivery business is now a $1.0 billion business. Yes, that's right, $1.0 billion.
The Bear Cup That's Causing Brawls at Starbucks
When the coffee chain introduced a limited-edition ‘Bearista' holiday cup this week, supply quickly ran out. Customers are in open revolt, and resellers are cashing in big.
Starbucks Bids Adieu to China. Why It Could Boost the Stock.
The coffee maker is selling a 60% stake in the business to Boyu Capital.
Starbucks Baristas Authorize Strike as Contract Negotiations Remain Stalled
Starbucks Workers United said 92% of its members voted to authorize the unfair labor practice strike, which comes just ahead of Starbucks' promotional Red Cup Day on Nov. 13.
Starbucks baristas authorize strike if demands not met — just ahead of critical holiday rush
The union said workers are prepared to strike if a contract is not finalized by Nov. 13, which is the company's Red Cup Day, and strike actions could hit more than 25 cities and escalate if there is a lack of progress.
Starbucks baristas prep for strike, Bloomberg News reports
Unionized baristas at Starbucks in the U.S. are preparing to go on strike next week and disrupt one of the coffee chain's busiest days, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.
Transformation Revs Up With Starbucks To Sell Majority Stake In China
Seattle-based Starbucks has agreed to sell a controlling stake in its Chinese business, marking a significant shift in strategy for the world's largest coffee chain in its most important growth market outside the U.S.
Starbucks' China Defeat
It is hard to say much about the valuation. Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) is selling a 60% piece of its operations in China.
