Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Starbucks Strike Expands Across US for Fair Pay
Starbucks workers in the U.S. are on strike.
They want better pay, more staff, and a contract.
The strike started in November and has grown to over 3,800 workers in many cities.
Starbucks says the strike isn't causing big problems.
The company has spent money to add more workers.
In New York, Starbucks agreed to pay workers $35 million for not giving them good schedules.
Some politicians support the workers.
The workers say they are overworked and underpaid.
They want the company to listen to their demands.
Over 3,800 Starbucks baristas are on strike across 34 U.S. cities, affecting 180+ stores.
The strike, which began on November 13, 2024, is the longest in Starbucks' history.
Starbucks Workers United is demanding better staffing, predictable schedules, and higher pay.
Starbucks claims the strike has caused minimal disruption, affecting less than 1% of its U.S. stores.
Starbucks recently agreed to pay $35 million to NYC workers for schedule violations and penalties.
- Who
- Starbucks baristas and the Starbucks Workers United union
- What
- A nationwide strike demanding fair pay, better staffing, and a labor contract
- When
- The strike began on November 13, 2024, and is ongoing
- Where
- 34 U.S. cities, with over 180 stores affected across 130 cities
- Why
- Baristas are demanding better working conditions, higher pay, and a formal labor contract
- Strike Start Date
- November 13, 2024
- Number of Striking Baristas
- 3,800+
- Affected Stores
- 180+ across 130 cities
- Unionized Stores
- 550+ out of 10,000 company-owned stores
- Starbucks' Response
- Less than 1% of 17,000 U.S. stores affected
- Starbucks' Investment
- $500 million to improve staffing
- NYC Settlement Amount
- $35 million
- NYC Affected Workers
- 15,000+