Unionized Starbucks baristas across the country are set to walk off the job Thursday in a push for better pay and benefits – as the coffee giant expects an influx of customers hitting stores for its holiday promotion.
Over 1,000 unionized workers at stores across 65 U.S. cities will participate in the walkout, the Starbucks Workers Union said. The walkout coincides with “Red Cup Day,” an annual sales event where customers receive a free reusable cup with the purchase of a holiday beverage.
