Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 Starbucks workers and unions in UK to join protests in support of striking US baristas

Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

* Over 3,000 Starbucks baristas in more than 100 US cities go on strike
* Striking workers demand better pay and staffing, as well as resolution of hundreds of unfair labor practice claims
* International action involves hundreds of workers and union supporters in nine countries, including England, Scotland, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Turkey
* Rallies and demonstrations planned at Starbucks stores and offices across multiple cities, including London, Norwich, Glasgow, Chicago, and more
* Company maintains pay and benefits are industry-leading, but union disputes this claim and says negotiations have stalled
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