Unionized Seattle Starbucks workers went on strike Nov. 17 to protest unfair labor practices by the company. The baristas joined more than 100 other unionized stores across the country as part of a national “Red Cup Rebellion” day of action, which was scheduled to coincide with the Seattle-based corporation’s launch of its annual festive winter beverage cups.
Baristas held pickets outside of three Seattle stores: at University Way Northeast and 42nd Street Northeast, Broadway East and East Denny, and Fifth Avenue and Pike. ...