Workers at Everett Starbucks vote to unionize
Baristas at a Starbucks north of Seattle in Everett voted 13-1 to form a union this week, joining at least 100 Starbucks stores that have unionized across the country since December.
Starbucks leaving Russian market, closing 130 stores
Starbucks said Monday it decided to close its 130 stores and no longer have a brand presence in Russia.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
James Cromwell, 'Succession' actor, glues hand to Starbucks counter to protest vegan milk charges
James Cromwell, an 82-year-old actor and activist, superglued his hand to a Starbucks counter to protest the chain’s extra charge for plant-based milk alternatives.
Starbucks reports record Q2 sales, enhances worker benefits
Starbucks’ sales climbed to record levels in its fiscal second quarter, but its profits took a hit from climbing labor costs.
Starbucks workers, supporters rally for unionization
Around 200 workers, union members and other supporters gathered at Cal Anderson Park to rally around Starbucks employees, who are starting union drives around the United States.
Starbucks' flagship Seattle Reserve Roastery votes to unionize
Employees at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery have voted to join Workers United, the labor union representing 25 other stores across the country.
PETA protesters superglue themselves to Seattle Starbucks counter over vegan milk charge
“We’re not going anywhere, Starbucks! Literally, we’re superglued to your counter.” PETA demonstrators superglued themselves to the counter at a Starbucks Reserve in Seattle, protesting the higher price of vegan milk.
Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and union busting tactics in Seattle
Two Starbucks stores in Seattle went on strike Friday morning, protesting unfair labor practices and union busting tactics being used against employees.
Starbucks halts stock buybacks as Schultz pivots to workers
Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz — who returned to the company as interim CEO on Monday — said his first major action will be suspending their share buyback program and plowing those billions of dollars into the company instead.
Customer sues Starbucks claiming he was 'poisoned' by toxic chemical
Customer claimed his Starbucks cup was filled with cleaning solution
Starbucks in Capitol Hill becomes first Seattle store to vote to unionize
A Starbucks store in Capitol Hill on Tuesday voted unanimously to unionize, becoming the first Seattle store do so.
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire; founder Howard Schultz to be interim chief
Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis.
Starbucks suspends all business activity in Russia
Starbucks announced Tuesday that it will be suspending all business activity in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
2 Seattle Starbucks locations pushing to unionize
A rally was held in front of the Starbucks Seattle headquarters on Tuesday as two locations in the city pushed to unionize.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Second Starbucks store near Buffalo votes to unionize
A second Starbucks store near Buffalo, New York, has voted to unionize, one of a growing number of the coffee chain’s stores seeking to organize workers.
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement.
Starbucks workers at Buffalo store form 1st U.S. union
Starbucks workers at a store in Buffalo, New York, voted to unionize on Thursday, a first for the 50-year-old coffee retailer in the U.S. and the latest sign that the labor movement is stirring after decades of decline.
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18
Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.