STARBUCKS’ UNION MEMBERS HAVE VOTED TO STRIKE NEXT WEEK AT U.S. STORES AHEAD OF THE HIGH-TRAFFIC HOLIDAY SEASON UNLESS THE COMPANY FINALIZES A CONTRACT AGREEMENT.

THE STRIKE WOULD BE ON WHAT'S KNOWN AS RED CUP DAY, ONE OF THE COFFEE CHAIN’S BIGGEST SALES DAYS OF THE YEAR.

THE UNION AND THE COMPANY HAVE YET TO AGREE TO A LABOR CONTRACT.

IN DECEMBER 2023, STARBUCKS VOWED TO FINALIZE AN AGREEMENT BY THE END OF 2024.

BUT THE COMPANY OUSTED THE CEO WHO MADE THAT PROMISE.

THE UNION SAID PROGRESS HAS STALLED UNDER THE COMPANY’S NEW CHAIRMAN AND CEO, BRIAN NICCOL.

STARBUCKS SAID WEDNESDAY THAT IT'S DISAPPOINTED THE UNION PLANS TO STRIKE INSTEAD OF RETURNING TO THE BARGAINING TABLE.

STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED SAID WORKERS IN AT LEAST 25 CITIES PLANNED TO STRIKE AND MORE LOCATIONS COULD BE ADDED IF THE UNION DOESN’T SEE PROGRESS.