Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Starbucks Workers Union Expands Strike on Black Friday
Starbucks workers are on strike.
They started on November 13 at 65 stores in 40 cities.
Now, they've expanded the strike to 120 stores in 85 cities.
They want more money and more workers.
This is the longest strike Starbucks has ever had.
It's happening on Black Friday, which is a very busy shopping day.
The workers hope this will make Starbucks listen to their demands.
Starbucks workers' union escalates indefinite strike to 120 stores in 85 cities.
Strike began on November 13 with 65 stores and 40 cities.
Demands include higher pay and increased staffing levels.
Strike coincides with Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
Union claims it is the longest strike in Starbucks history.
- Who
- Starbucks workers' union and employees
- What
- Indefinite strike expanded to more stores and cities
- When
- Started on November 13, escalated on Black Friday
- Where
- 120 stores across 85 cities
- Why
- Demanding higher pay and better staffing levels
- Strike Start Date
- November 13
- Initial Stores on Strike
- 65
- Initial Cities on Strike
- 40
- Expanded Stores on Strike
- 120
- Expanded Cities on Strike
- 85
- Key Demands
- Higher pay and staffing levels
- Significance
- Longest strike in Starbucks history