"Starbucks Workers United, the union representing more than 12,000 workers across 650 stores nationwide, is planning to picket and stage rallies outside 60 locations of the coffee chain this weekend. Seventy rallies and pickets will take place from today through November 1, the union said. Today the union will begin voting on a work strike authorization, stemming from demands for new contracts that address better staffing hours, higher pay, and "resolution for hundreds of outstanding unfair labor practice charges," according to the union."
"Workers United only represents around 4% of our partners but chose to walk away from the bargaining table. If they're ready to come back, we're ready to talk. Any agreement needs to reflect the reality that Starbucks already offers the best job in retail including more than $30 an hour on average in pay and benefits for hourly partners. We're investing over $500 million to put more partners in stores during busy times. The facts show people like working at Starbucks."
Starbucks Workers United, representing over 12,000 employees at roughly 650 stores, plans pickets and rallies at dozens of locations and will hold a vote on a strike authorization. The actions stem from demands for improved staffing hours, higher pay, and resolution of hundreds of alleged unfair labor practice charges. Starbucks has faced store closings, layoffs, and unpopular uniform changes under CEO Brian Niccol, who launched the "Back to Starbucks" initiative and announced a $1 billion restructuring that will close 500 stores, including 59 unionized locations. Starbucks says the union represents about 4% of partners, highlights average pay above $30 an hour, and notes a $500 million staffing investment.
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