Daily News | Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day
A July protest at the Starbucks at 12th and Walnut. Employees went on strike again this week for Red Cup Day.Starbucks customers craving their chestnut praline lattes and peppermint mochas were met by picket lines Thursday.
Starbucks Workers United members across the country are striking outside over 100 stores. The strike is taking place on Red Cup Day — the coffee chain’s flagship event signaling the start of the holiday season. Workers say it’s the group’s largest single-day strike to date. They’re calling it the “Red Cup Rebellion.”
Marching in a circle outside Philadelphia’s 22nd and South Starbucks location, employees chanted, “When I say worker, you say power,” and “What’s disgusting? Union busting.” By shortly after 9 a.m. the Starbucks on 20th and Market was shut down, with employees standing outside with signs that said things like “Partners over profit.”
According to Philly Workers United — which represents local Starbucks employees — local strikes were expected across four shops from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with the warning that customers will face “venti” wait times because of “short staffing.” The groups are asking for a contract that includes properly staffed locations and fair wages.of the 9,000 company-operated Starbucks stores.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cupOn Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.
Consulte Mais informação »
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: When to get your free reusable coffee cupStarbucks announced it will kick off Red Cup Day on Nov. 17. Customers who order a holiday or fall drink will receive a free reusable red cup.
Consulte Mais informação »
Some Chicago Starbucks Workers Plan to Join Strikes Across US on Busy Red Cup DayStarbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores, including multiple in Chicago and Illinois, say they’re going on strike Thursday in what would be the largest labor action since a campaign to unionize the company’s stores began late last year.
Consulte Mais informação »
On Red Cup Day, thousands of Starbucks workers go on strikeHardcore Starbucks fans eagerly await the day the coffee company gives out limited-edition holiday cups. The union organizing Starbucks workers hope those same customers will help support their cause.
Consulte Mais informação »
Starbucks Workers Plan Strikes at More Than 100 US Stores on Busy Red Cup DayStarbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores say they’re going on strike Thursday in what would be the largest labor action since a campaign to unionize the company’s stores began late last year.
Consulte Mais informação »
Starbucks workers to strike at over 100 stores on Red Cup DayStarbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores say they're going on strike Thursday. The walkouts are scheduled to coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day.
Consulte Mais informação »