John,
It’s Red Cup Day — Starbucks’ biggest sales day of the year— and this year, we’re shutting it down. Starbucks knows where we stand. We’ve been clear and consistent on what we need to succeed: more take-home pay, better hours, resolving unfair labor practices. It's clear the only way to make them understand is to strike.
Don’t let your friends cross the picket line! Spread the word not to buy Starbucks as long as we’re on strike! Customize your own coffee cup, then share on social media >>
Every cup of coffee skipped counts. When customers take action alongside us, Starbucks will have no choice but to listen.
I’m a barista in Buffalo, NY, and a proud member of the second Starbucks store in the country to unionize. For three years, I’ve worked the early shifts, poured lattes, smiled through the rush — so I KNOW how hard baristas work to make this company run. Now we’re fighting for ourselves. Our union is strong, united, and ready to do whatever it takes to win.
Today, union baristas across hundreds of cities are igniting the Red Cup Rebellion. Our demands are simple:
