Starbucks Union Strikes Hit Red Cup Day Amid CEO Brian Niccol’s $500M Turnaround Plan

Nov 12, 2025
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Starbucks baristas in at least 25 U.S. cities plan to strike on Red Cup Day, demanding better pay and staffing. The protest targets new company policies amid CEO Brian Niccol’s $500 million turnaround plan to revive sales and improve operations.