Unionized Starbucks baristas voted to authorize an open-ended strike ahead of Starbucks’ high-traffic holiday season, announced Starbucks Workers United on Wednesday.

The union said workers are prepared to strike if a contract is not finalized by Nov. 13, which is the company’s Red Cup Day, and strike actions could hit more than 25 cities and escalate if there is a lack of progress.

Starbucks Workers United, which represents more than 9,000 workers out of Starbucks’ over 200,000 baristas, has filed more than 1,000 charges against Starbucks for alleged unfair labor practices, the union said. AFP via Getty Images

Starbucks Workers United, which represents more than 9,000 workers out of Starbucks’ over 200,000 baristas, has filed more than 1,000 charges against Starbucks for alleged unf

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