Starbucks Workers' Union Votes to Strike if Necessary

Investing.com -- Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Corp. baristas' union, Starbucks Workers United, conducted a vote to authorize a possible strike as contract negotiations enter their final stages. The union announced on Tuesday that 98% of its members voted in favor of a work stoppage if deemed necessary. However, no decision has yet been made on whether the workers will actually go on strike.
The union represents employees from over 500 of Starbucks' more than 10,000 company-operated stores in the U.S. Earlier this year, both the labor group and Starbucks agreed to resume negotiations with the goal of establishing a contract framework.
Starbucks Workers United noted that the company has not yet presented a comprehensive financial package at the bargaining table. Additionally, claims of hundreds of unfair labor practices by Starbucks remain unresolved.
Bargaining delegates met with Starbucks on Tuesday for what was the final scheduled session of the year. Silvia Baldwin, a barista and bargaining delegate in Philadelphia, emphasized the urgent need to finalize a framework that includes significant investments for baristas and to address ongoing claims of unfair labor practices.
Starbucks has not yet commented on the matter.

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