From USA TODAY.

Starbucks workers are striking in dozens of cities across the country in time for Red Cup Day

Starbucks Workers United planned strikes at certain stores in 41 cities starting on Thursday, Nov. 13, as Starbucks and the union struggle to agree to a contractual agreement. The first day of the strike falls on Starbucks’ popular Red Cup Day, when the retailer distributes free, reusable red cups to customers with the order of a drink.

Starbucks and Workers United began negotiations on a contract for unionized baristas in February 2024, but no agreement has been reached, with both sides pointing fingers at the other.