Starbucks Workers United says baristas will strike on Nov. 13—Red Cup Day—unless a contract is finalized, with actions planned in at least 25 cities. About 550 of 10,000 company-operated U.S. stores are unionized; talks have stalled since leadership changes. Starbucks called the strike plan disappointing and says jobs average more than $30 an hour. The company says the union seeks a 65% immediate raise, 77% over three years, and operational changes like pausing mobile orders; workers cite inconsistent hours and CEO Brian Niccol’s $95.8 million pay. Most company stores and 7,000 licensed locations would stay open.