Industrial action Starbucks workers launch “rebellion” for holiday season Coffeehouse giant and unions continue to square off over employee rights and pay iStock.com/eyewave Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 13 November 2025 Unionised Starbucks employees are on strike again today, after the coffee giant failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement promising fairer pay, guaranteed hours, and improved staffing Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Starbucks faces class actions over dress code pay policy Unions Starbucks must disclose spending on union response, judge rules Unions Starbucks told to reinstate workers after losing three more NLRB cases Disputes Sixth Circuit rejects Starbucks’ appeal against rehiring “Memphis Seven”