Starbucks baristas warn they will go on strike if deal not reached by

Starbucks baristas warn they will go on strike if deal not reached by

Unionized Starbucks baristas voted to authorize an open-ended strike ahead of Starbucks’ high-traffic vacation season, announced Starbucks Workers United on Wednesday.

The union said staff are ready to strike if a contract is not finalized by Nov. 13, which is the company’s Red Cup Day, and strike actions may hit more than 25 cities and escalate if there’s a lack of progress.

Starbucks Workers United, which represents more than 9,000 staff out of Starbucks’ over 200,000 baristas, has filed more than 1,000 fees against Starbucks for alleged unfair labor practices, the union said. AFP through Getty Images

Starbucks Workers United, which represents more than 9,000 staff out of Starbucks’ over 200,000 baristas, has filed more than 1,000 fees against Starbucks for alleged unfair labor practices to the National Labor Relations Board, the union said.

Michelle Eisen, a spokesperson for the union who left Starbucks after a 15-year profession at the company, said in an announcement: “If Starbucks keeps stonewalling, they should expect to see their business grind to a halt. The ball is in Starbucks’ court.”

The Starbucks Workers United union, had been in talks with the company since last 12 months, and said in October it will vote on picketing in about 60 cities, demanding a contract that displays “improved staffing, better pay and on-the-job protections.”

Both sides blame the other for ending talks late last 12 months and say they are able to return to discussions.

Starbucks said that “any agreement needs to reflect the reality that Starbucks already offers the best job in retail.” CEO Brian Niccol, above. Andrew Schwartz/SIPA/Shutterstock

Starbucks said in an announcement that “any agreement needs to reflect the reality that Starbucks already offers the best job in retail.”

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