Starbucks unionized workers say they plan to strike on Nov. 13 — the coffee chain's Red Cup Day — if the company doesn't finalize a contract by then.

Starbucks Workers United announced Wednesday that its members voted to authorize a strike as they continue their effort to secure a labor contract that offers them better pay and more flexible hours. Thousands of union members weighed in, with an overwhelming majority — 92% — voting in favor of the strike.

The union said if Starbucks fails to finalize a union contract during the next week, the strike would begin Nov. 13, the same day as Starbucks' Red Cup Day, an annual promotional event intended to drum up business for the coffee giant's holiday menu.

The strike would start at coffee shops in 25 cities with additional stores later joi

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