Starbucks union authorizes strike ahead of final bargaining

By Daniela Sirtori
Published 3 Min Read

"Starbucks Workers United" pin on a dark jean jacket.
Bloomberg

The union representing Starbucks baristas voted to authorize a strike ahead of the final stages of bargaining over contract terms.

Starbucks Workers United said 98% of union members voted in favor of a stoppage, which will occur “if necessary,” according to an announcement Tuesday. No decision has been made on whether or not the workers will strike. The union represents employees at over 500 of the company’s more than 10,000 company-operated stores in the U.S.

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