After a year of no talks, workers at hundreds of stores struck in November, December, and January to force the company back to the negotiating table. Around 230 stores struck at the peak of the walkouts. #StarbucksWorkersUnited now represents 550 locations out of 10,000.
https://labornotes.org/blogs/2026/04/starbucks-bargaining-backwards-baristas-say

#Baristas #Coffee #labourmovement #organize #solidarity #Starbucks #SWU

Starbucks Is Bargaining Backwards, Baristas Say

Union baristas are finally back to the negotiating table with Starbucks, but the workers charge that rather than progressing, the company is reopening already agreed-upon issues. “They're trying to move backwards on issues we've already settled instead of settling the few that we have left,” said Mina Leon, a barista in downtown Manhattan who struck for two months to get the company back to the table.

Labor Notes

Starbucks machine in Naples, Italy. It's very busy. ☕️

#sbux #starbucks #coffee #espresso

Starbucks changed its reward system. Using a SBUX card (stored value card), you previously earned 2x stars vs a credit/debit card 1x. Now, all transactions earn 1x, but you get a 10-star bonus if you add $30 or more to an SBUX card. Doesn’t seem worth it to recharge the card. #starbucks

“The #union has to really organize as many of the stores as possible and build allies with other unions, and make it so the cost of not recognizing the union is greater than the cost of bargaining.” https://www.texasobserver.org/contract-negotiations-texas-starbucks-workers-power/

#labor #workers #politics #USpol #news #Starbucks

As Contract Negotiations Drag On, Texas Starbucks Workers Have Learned the Power of Organizing

“We have an in everywhere. It's not hard to talk to other people that do the same thing that you do on a daily basis, and oftentimes they have the same grievances that you do."

The Texas Observer

10 % of workers belong to a union
70% approve of #unions
60 million workers would join a union if they could.
https://portside.org/2026-04-21/union-now-americas-new-strike-fund

#UnionNow worker power and organizing fund to support workers to build their unions as they take action to win contracts that raise standards.

targets: #Amazon #Delta #Starbucks
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/unionnow

#EWOC
https://workerorganizing.org/

#labourmovement #organize #solidarity #strikes

Union Now Is America’s New Strike Fund

NEW YORK – The American labor movement will soon have something it’s never had before: a centralized strike fund.

Portside

“These are a lot of people that are all fighting the same battle. It’s just been so humbling and just so profoundly amazing to be a part of a group of people that really want to care about each other.”

Inside the contract negotiations at unionized Starbucks stores: https://www.texasobserver.org/contract-negotiations-texas-starbucks-workers-power/

#union #labor #workers #Texas #Starbucks

As Contract Negotiations Drag On, Texas Starbucks Workers Have Learned the Power of Organizing

“We have an in everywhere. It's not hard to talk to other people that do the same thing that you do on a daily basis, and oftentimes they have the same grievances that you do."

The Texas Observer
Java script error: why The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Starbucks collaboration leaves a strange taste https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/21/the-devil-wears-prada-2-starbucks-collaboration #TheDevilWearsPrada2 #Film #Culture #Starbucks #Coffee
Java script error: why The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Starbucks tie-in leaves a strange taste

A theatrically released movie about glossy magazines, released at a time when there are minimal audiences for either, has ordered up a no foam, extra shot, venti facepalm

The Guardian

Starbucks cold brew attracts with its smooth, mellow, low-acid taste. Slow-steeped in cold water for hours, it delivers natural sweetness and rich body with less bitterness than iced coffee. Its appeal lies in versatility—enjoyed black, customized, or as Nitro for a creamy, refined experience.

#ColdBrewCoffee #Starbucks
#wolink #coffeefranchisehub
https://www.coffeefranchisehub.com/archives/12234

What Is Cold Brew Coffee At Starbucks? - Coffeefranchisehub.com

Cold brew coffee has gained significant popularity in recent years, becoming a staple at coffee shops worldwide. Unlike traditional hot-brewed coffee, cold

Coffee Franchise

Out today: “I made connections with my other coworkers … and it made me realize this is actually empowering and unifies us. I was very excited for the opportunity to show that you can exercise your right and it should be normal to organize your workplace and show your strength as a worker.” https://www.texasobserver.org/contract-negotiations-texas-starbucks-workers-power/

#union #workers #Starbucks #Texas #politics #USpol #news #labor

As Contract Negotiations Drag On, Texas Starbucks Workers Have Learned the Power of Organizing

“We have an in everywhere. It's not hard to talk to other people that do the same thing that you do on a daily basis, and oftentimes they have the same grievances that you do."

The Texas Observer
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