Starbucks baristas strike hits more than 300 stores in nationwide strike

Starbucks Barista is fast growing Strike against unfair labor practices It is expected to reach historic levels on Tuesday with hundreds of stores opening nationwide Get ready to join the giant coffee shop hikes.

Starbucks union strike, prompted by Failed union contract negotiations It began Friday and is expected to continue to escalate through the holidays — potentially affecting more than 300 stores across the country, according to Workers United.

Baristas in Boston, Philadelphia, Portland and Tucson walked out on Monday, joining colleagues already on strike in Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle and St. Louis.

“The holiday season should be magical at Starbucks, but for many of us, there is a dark side to mint mochas and gingerbread cookies,” Arlo Flohr, a negotiating representative from Illinois, wrote in a statement. “I am a mother of three children, including my daughter who has diabetes. I know what it means to panic because my hours are reduced, I will not be able to pay my bills and I may lose access to health care, including care for my daughter.” “That’s why we are steadfast in our demands for Starbucks to invest in baristas like me.”

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labor union Starbucks reported backing away from previous commitments, proposing an economic package in December with no pay increase for unionized baristas and guaranteeing only 1.5% in future years.

According to the union, the increase would amount to less than 50 cents per hour for most baristas.

On Sunday, elected officials joined workers on the picket line, including Pittsburgh Mayor Ed W. Gainey New York City Comptroller Brad Lander.

Sarah Kelly, Starbucks Executive Vice President and Director of Key Partners statement Noting that during the strike period, “a very small number of stores” were temporarily closed.

Only about 170 Starbucks stores have opened as planned Coffee chain He told FOX Business on Tuesday. With more than 10,000 company-operated stores, 98% of the stores and more than 200,000 employees continued to serve customers.

“The vast majority of Starbucks stores across the country have opened as planned and are busy with customers enjoying the holidays,” Kelly wrote in the statement. “Some stores that were temporarily closed earlier in the weekend have reopened as partners sought to return to business.”

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The company said it offers a competitive average wage of more than $18 an hour and “best-in-class benefits,” including health care, Free university feesPaid family leave and company stock grants.

“No other retailer offers this type of comprehensive pay and benefits package,” Kelly wrote. “The labor union’s proposals call for an immediate increase in associates’ minimum hourly wages of 64%, and by 77% over the life of a three-year contract. These proposals are not sustainable, especially when the investments we are constantly making add to our total benefits package. “Distinctive about what sets us apart as an employer – and what makes us proud to work at Starbucks.”

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Starbucks claims it was the union that chose to walk away from bargaining last week.

“We are ready to continue negotiations when the Union returns to the negotiating table,” the statement said.