‘Red cup rebellion’: striking Starbucks baristas urge customers to stay away

In Brooklyn, workers at a Starbucks location in Clinton Hill staged a walkout in pursuit of fair pay and better working conditions, with many customers showing their support. On a chilly day with temperatures around 40F (4.4C), hundreds of workers, union allies, and community supporters gathered outside, holding signs and chanting slogans such as "What’s disgusting? Union-busting!" and "No contract, no coffee!" This strike involved over a thousand Starbucks workers across more than 40 cities in the US, marking a significant moment in the growing union movement within the coffee chain.