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Starbucks Workers Continue Nationwide Strike Into Fifth Day

Workers United says more than a thousand baristas joined the open-ended action that began on Red Cup Day, with no talks scheduled

Unionized Starbucks employees are on an open-ended nationwide strike now in its fifth day, with no negotiations scheduled, according to local and union reports. The walkout began last Thursday during the company’s Red Cup Day promotion and includes locations in Colorado, where Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet voiced support at a picket line. Starbucks Workers United said more than a thousand union baristas have joined what organizers call the “Red Cup Rebellion.”

In higher education, Harvard custodians represented by Service Employees International Union 32BJ began a two-day strike after talks broke down on the eve of their contract’s expiration, their first in at least 50 years. Separately, union staff at the National Domestic Workers Alliance voted 93% to authorize a strike after management announced layoffs in September, while roughly 700 New Seasons employees in the Portland area said they may walk out before Christmas if a deal is not reached.

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Agency staff covering Birmingham bin dispute vote to strikeSettled

Agency staff covering Birmingham bin dispute vote to strike

1 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 2:35 PM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Members of the Unite union vote to join picket lines in the long-running stand-off from December.

Start Nov 30, 2023End Feb 29, 2024
United Kingdom
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Uncategorized

Starbucks workers' nationwide strike temporarily closes Seattle store - YouTube

3 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 12:51 PM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

It's day four of a nationwide strike of unionized Starbucks employees, and Workers United said it could be the largest and longest strike in the ...

Ongoing
United States
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)

Roughly 700 New Seasons workers close to going on strike - YouTube

4 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 11:43 AM ET
youtube.com(opens in a new tab)

New Seasons workers across the Portland area are considering going on strike just days before Christmas if a deal can't be reached.

Planned700 strikers
United States
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)
STM avoids another <b>strike</b>, reaches agreement with administrative <b>staff</b> | CBC NewsPlanned

STM avoids another strike, reaches agreement with administrative staff | CBC News

4 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 11:32 AM ET
cbc.ca(opens in a new tab)

The union representing administrative and technical staff at the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) says it won't be striking this week, ...

Start Nov 18, 20251,300 strikers
Canada
Rail & MetroRoad Transport (buses, trucking, taxis)
Starbucks <b>Strike</b>, Boulder Star Safety Upgrade, Louisville Nonprofit Funding, Trump ...Ongoing

Starbucks Strike, Boulder Star Safety Upgrade, Louisville Nonprofit Funding, Trump ...

4 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 11:05 AM ET
kgnu.org(opens in a new tab)

A strike by unionized Starbucks employees is into its fifth day today, with no end in sight. At last word, there are no negotiations scheduled ...

Start Nov 12, 20251,000 strikers
United States
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Uncategorized
Harvard Custodians Launch Historic Two-Day <b>Strike</b> for New Contract - InstagramOngoing

Harvard Custodians Launch Historic Two-Day Strike for New Contract - Instagram

5 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 11:01 AM ET
instagram.com(opens in a new tab)

... strike, marking their first strike in at least 50 years. The workers, represented by the Service Employees International Union 32BJ, are seeking a ...

United States
Schools & Universities
Birmingham agency bin <b>staff</b> to <b>strike</b> over bullying - BBCPlanned

Birmingham agency bin staff to strike over bullying - BBC

5 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 10:21 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Unite claimed a growing number of agency staff were refusing to cross the picket lines of striking bin workers due to "unsustainable workloads" and a ...

18 strikers
United Kingdom
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public Services
Harvard Custodians Begin Two-Day <b>Strike</b> for New Contract | NewsOngoing

Harvard Custodians Begin Two-Day Strike for New Contract | News

5 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 10:07 AM ET
thecrimson.com(opens in a new tab)

Workers, who are represented by the Service Employees International Union 32BJ, have begun picketing in Harvard Yard and outside Harvard Medical ...

Start Nov 16, 2025End Nov 17, 2025
United States
Schools & Universities
T.N. government warns its <b>workers</b> against taking part in <b>strike</b> called for TuesdayPlanned

T.N. government warns its workers against taking part in strike called for Tuesday

6 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 10:00 AM ET
thehindu.com(opens in a new tab)

T.N. government warns employees against participating in Tuesday's strike, citing disciplinary action for violations of conduct rules.

Start Nov 17, 2025End Nov 17, 2025
India
Public Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
National Domestic <b>Workers</b> Alliance Union Members Vote 93% to Authorize <b>Strike</b> Amid ...Planned

National Domestic Workers Alliance Union Members Vote 93% to Authorize Strike Amid ...

6 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 9:49 AM ET
cwa-union.org(opens in a new tab)

On September 17, NDWA management announced that 28 union staff members would be laid off — about one in three positions in the bargaining unit ...

United States
Non-profit & NGOs
Locked out Titan Tool <b>Workers</b> to launch city-wide <b>protest</b> as dispute reaches 100 daysPlanned

Locked out Titan Tool Workers to launch city-wide protest as dispute reaches 100 days

7 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 8:35 AM ET
unifor.org(opens in a new tab)

WINDSOR–Unifor Local 195 members at Titan Tool & Die and their community supporters will gather to protest on Tuesday November 18, 2025.

Start Nov 18, 2025End Nov 18, 2025
Canada
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
Edinburgh university <b>staff</b> walk out in latest <b>strikes</b> over £140m cuts - BBCOngoing

Edinburgh university staff walk out in latest strikes over £140m cuts - BBC

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 7:02 AM ET
bbc.com(opens in a new tab)

Staff at the University of Edinburgh have begun the first of three days of strike action in a dispute over plans for cuts worth £140m.

United Kingdom
Schools & Universities
Swatch <b>Workers</b> in Turkey Launch <b>Strike</b> Over Pay, <b>Work</b> Conditions - BloombergOngoing

Swatch Workers in Turkey Launch Strike Over Pay, Work Conditions - Bloomberg

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 6:29 AM ET
bloomberg.com(opens in a new tab)

Swatch Group AG store workers across Turkish shopping malls are on strike seeking better pay and improved conditions.

Start Nov 09, 2025100 strikers
Turkey
Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)

UC workers strike 2025 - Daily Bruin

9 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 6:14 AM ET
dailybruin.com(opens in a new tab)

This page covers the Nov. 17 and 18 UC-wide strike led by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which ...

OngoingStart Nov 16, 2025End Nov 17, 202540,000 strikers
United States
Hospitals & ClinicsPublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)Other Public ServicesSchools & Universities
Will St. Louis Continue to be Known as Fighterland, USA? - Inkstick MediaSettled

Will St. Louis Continue to be Known as Fighterland, USA? - Inkstick Media

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 5:57 AM ET
inkstickmedia.com(opens in a new tab)

BOEING WORKER: Last strike, an F-4 fell ... LAICIE HEELEY: But even among anti-war activists, supporting striking defense workers is complicated.

Start Aug 03, 2023End Nov 12, 2023
United States
Heavy Manufacturing (automotive, machinery, aerospace)
SEIU reaches labor pact with Erie-area nursing home, nine others in PennsylvaniaSettled

SEIU reaches labor pact with Erie-area nursing home, nine others in Pennsylvania

10 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 5:20 AM ET
echo-pilot.com(opens in a new tab)

Union workers at 10 Pennsylvania long-term care facilities, including ... strike. Members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania approved the ...

Start Oct 13, 2024End Oct 15, 2024
United States
Nursing & Care Facilities
Residential doctors begin <b>strikes</b> against <b>Labour</b> government and real-term pay cutsOngoing

Residential doctors begin strikes against Labour government and real-term pay cuts

11 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 17, 2025, 4:50 AM ET
wsws.org(opens in a new tab)

The strike followed the breakdown in talks last month between the Labour government and British Medical Association (BMA). Streeting has refused to ...

50,000 strikers
United Kingdom
Hospitals & ClinicsOther HealthcarePublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Nearly 700 New Seasons <b>employees</b> vote to authorize <b>strike</b> ahead of holidays - KGWPlanned

Nearly 700 New Seasons employees vote to authorize strike ahead of holidays - KGW

16 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 11:55 PM ET
kgw.com(opens in a new tab)

New Seasons workers set Dec. 4 deadline for contract agreement or face strike starting Dec. 17 over wages and health insurance eligibility ...

700 strikers
United States
General Retail (supermarkets, department stores)
Starbucks <b>workers strike</b> at 5 Portland area stores - KPTVOngoing

Starbucks workers strike at 5 Portland area stores - KPTV

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 9:34 PM ET
kptv.com(opens in a new tab)

Workers at five Portland Starbucks locations are on strike, part of 65 U.S. stores where staff are protesting a lack of progress in labor ...

1,000 strikers
United States
Restaurants & Food ServiceSpecialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Starbucks <b>workers</b>&#39; nationwide <b>strike</b> temporarily closes Seattle store - KFOXOngoing

Starbucks workers' nationwide strike temporarily closes Seattle store - KFOX

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 9:25 PM ET
kfoxtv.com(opens in a new tab)

The strike largely boils down to wages, hours, and scheduling, and other working conditions. Nendel said starting pay for hourly Starbucks employees ...

United States
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Starbucks <b>workers</b>&#39; nationwide <b>strike</b> temporarily closes Seattle store - KSNVOngoing

Starbucks workers' nationwide strike temporarily closes Seattle store - KSNV

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 9:24 PM ET
news3lv.com(opens in a new tab)

The strike began on Thursday, Starbucks' busy "Red Cup Day," and has forced the closure of stores across the U.S., including Seattle.

United States
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)
Starbucks <b>workers</b>&#39; nationwide <b>strike</b> temporarily closes Seattle store - Fox 11Ongoing

Starbucks workers' nationwide strike temporarily closes Seattle store - Fox 11

18 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 9:21 PM ET
fox11online.com(opens in a new tab)

SEATTLE — It's day four of a nationwide strike of unionized Starbucks employees, and Workers United said it could be the largest and longest ...

United States
Restaurants & Food ServiceGeneral Retail (supermarkets, department stores)Specialty Retail (coffee chains, fashion, electronics)Uncategorized
Phlebotomists mark longest-running <b>strike</b> of NHS <b>workers</b> in history with Gloucester rallyOngoing

Phlebotomists mark longest-running strike of NHS workers in history with Gloucester rally

20 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 7:08 PM ET
southwest.unison.org.uk(opens in a new tab)

Striking health workers will be joined by senior union leaders and supporters today (Monday) to highlight the longest-ever walkout by NHS ...

32 strikers
United Kingdom
Hospitals & ClinicsOther HealthcarePublic Administration (non-elected staff, local gov)
Nurses sign tentative deal with UC, will skip two-day sympathy <b>strike</b> - San Diego Union-TribunePlanned

Nurses sign tentative deal with UC, will skip two-day sympathy strike - San Diego Union-Tribune

21 HR AGO
PUBLISHED NOV 16, 2025, 6:57 PM ET
sandiegouniontribune.com(opens in a new tab)

... working for University of California hospital statewide will report to work Monday as about 40000 service workers strike.

40,000 strikers
United States
Hospitals & ClinicsNursing & Care Facilities