What is happening with Starbucks and labor unions?
At Starbucks, truth and transparency are essential to fulfilling our mission, upholding our promises and living our values.
Our partners are the core of our business, and we are committed to providing every person who wears the green apron a bridge to a better future.
Starbucks provides a best-in-class wage and benefits package in retail to all eligible employees. That includes an average pay of $18.50 an hour, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to shares of stock and savings benefits, and matched retirement contributions.
Starbucks and Workers United announced on Feb. 27, 2024, a commitment to a positive and respectful path forward in the interests of Starbucks partners. The agreement to begin discussions on a foundational framework is designed to achieve ratified collective bargaining agreements for represented partners, resolve litigation and ensure a fair process for organizing. In the last year, the company reached a third collective bargaining agreement in Canada with the United Steelworkers, and negotiations are progressing for other represented stores in Canada.
Related resources
For the US: one.starbucks.com
For Canada: one.starbuckscanada.ca
Read the full legal filing: Starbucks Corporation v. Workers United
Letter from Starbucks Independent Board Chair: Freedom of Association Assessment
Message from Sara: Our Outreach to Resume Contract Bargaining with Workers United