Starbucks Workers United says unionized baristas will strike Nov. 13—Red Cup Day—unless a first contract is finalized. The union says 92% of thousands voting authorized the walkout, set to begin at stores in 25 U.S. cities and expand if talks stall. Negotiations that began in April 2024 remain bogged down as workers seek higher pay, more hours and premiums for certain shifts. Starbucks says it's disappointed by the strike vote, calls union demands unreasonable, and says employees receive $30 an hour in pay and benefits.

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