Starbucks Workers Unite: Largest Labor Fight in Company History
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 5:07 pm ET1min read
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Starbucks baristas across the US have gone on strike in protest of unfair labor practices and lack of a fair union contract. The strike, dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion," involves thousands of unionized workers at 180 stores nationwide. Union members accuse Starbucks of understaffing, reducing work hours, and engaging in union busting tactics. SBWU, the union representing the workers, has filed over 1,000 unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB and demands fair scheduling, higher pay, and protection from retaliatory discipline.

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