It’s not a happy holiday at Starbucks, facing boycotts over the Middle East war and unionization

Last weekend, Starbucks got a report that a New York store had been spray-painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti. A few hours later, at a store eight blocks away, a customer berated employees, accusing the brand of being anti-Israel.

Federal regulators want Starbucks to reopen 23 stores allegedly closed to suppress union activity

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint on Tuesday that would force Starbucks to reopen 23 stores, including eight in Washington, that were shut down to allegedly suppress union-organizing activity, according to the New York Times.

In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024

Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.

Thousands of Starbucks workers go on a one-day strike on one of the chain's busiest days of year

Workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks locations walked off the job Thursday in what organizers said was the largest strike yet in the 2-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores.

Local Starbucks workers plan to strike in a 'Red Cup Rebellion;
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The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2023: Here’s how to get a free reusable cup

The popular Starbucks Red Cup Day is happening on the same day as a planned workers’ strike at more than 200 U.S. stores.

Starbucks workers union calls for walkouts at hundreds of stores ahead of holiday season

The holidays are just around the corner, and that means Starbucks is gearing up to offer free drinks for its Red Cup Day promotion. It also means workers at hundreds of the coffee chain's locations will be AWOL. 

Starbucks increases US hourly wages and adds other benefits for non-union workers

Starbucks said Monday that unionized workers won't be eligible for some of those perks, a sign of the continuing tension between the Seattle coffee giant and the union trying to organize its U.S. stores.

'Tis the season: Starbucks' holiday menu and red cups return Thursday

Starbucks is ringing in the holiday season this week with the return of festive drinks like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, and a new holiday beverage.

Starbucks holiday cups: Here's a look at this year's designs

'Tis the season! The holidays have kicked off at Starbucks as the Seattle-based coffee chain revealed this year's holiday cup designs. 

Starbucks faces lawsuit over 'fruitless' drinks as judge allows case to proceed

A U.S. District judge in New York has given the green light for a lawsuit against Starbucks to proceed. The plaintiffs allege that Starbucks engaged in deceptive marketing practices related to its Starbucks Refresher beverages, which are promoted as fruit-based beverages available at Starbucks outlets.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte turns 20, beloved by millions and despised by some

The seasonal drink that made pumpkin spice a star is turning 20. And unlike the autumn days it celebrates, there seems to be no chill in customer demand.