Starbucks workers plan 3-day walkout at 100 US stores as union effort continues

More than 1,000 baristas at 100 stores are planning to walk out on a three-day strike starting Friday as part of their effort to unionize the coffee chain’s stores.

Starbucks to close 2nd Capitol Hill location, alleging rise in crime

Starbucks is closing its Capitol Hill store at Broadway and Denny next month, alleging a rise in crime, drug use and harassment.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2022: How to get a free reusable cup

On Nov. 17, Starbucks is giving away free reusable red cups at participating U.S. stores. Here’s how to snag one.

Starbucks workers plan strikes at more than 100 US stores

Starbucks 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.

Starbucks says it wants union bargaining to begin

Starbucks said Monday that it wants to start contract negotiations next month at hundreds of U.S. stores that have voted to unionize.

Starbucks to spend nearly half a billion dollars to revamp image, make stores more efficient

Starbucks plans to spend $450 million next year to make its North American stores more efficient and less complex. The company also said it plans to open 2,000 net new stores in the U.S. by 2025.

Labor complaint says Starbucks withheld pay hikes from stores that voted to unionize

The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.

Starbucks, Volvo, ChargePoint announce locations for electric vehicle charging stations

Starbucks and Volvo Cars announced on Tuesday the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public.

Starbucks reports record revenue as store count, prices rise

Starbucks reported record revenue in the April-June period, benefitting from hundreds of new stores and higher prices.

Starbucks workers picket Reserve Roastery, demand company bargain with union

Dozens of Seattle Starbucks workers hit the picket line Sunday, in front of one of the coffee giant's largest location, the Seattle Reserve Roastery.  The workers say the company refuses to bargain with the union as the members demand better pay and working conditions.  

Starbucks closing these 16 stores, citing safety issues

Starbucks is closing 16 stores around the country because of repeated safety issues, including drug use and other disruptive behaviors that threaten staff.

Starbucks pulls new chicken sandwich from menu due to ‘quality standard’ concerns

Starbucks’ order to pull the chicken sandwich coincided with reports from people on social media who claimed they suffered diarrhea, stomach pain and even vomiting after eating it.

First unionized Starbucks in Seattle on strike this weekend

On Friday, the first unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle from Broadway and Denny are on strike to protest the treatment of their coworkers at stores within the new "Heritage District."

Starbucks union striking for Heritage District coworkers
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Starbucks workers at the Broadway and Denny location are on strike Friday to protest the treatment of their coworkers in the Heritage District, who are now required to interview for their own jobs.