Starbucks workers plan strikes on ‘Red Cup Day,’ including at multiple Mass. stores

Starbucks workers plan strikes on ‘Red Cup Day,’ including at multiple Mass. stores Starbucks workers plan strikes on ‘Red Cup Day,’ including at multiple Mass. stores

By Natalie Khait

BOSTON — Starbucks workers at more than 100 U.S. stores plan on striking on ‘Red Cup Day,’ including multiple locations in Massachusetts.

Red Cup Day is an annual tradition where Starbucks gives free reusable cups to customers who order a holiday drink.

Workers say they want better pay, more consistent schedules, and higher staffing levels in busy stores.

The planned strike would be the largest strike since company stores began to unionize.

[ Starbucks workers plan strikes at more than 100 US stores ]

Mass. locations that are planning to strike include:

  • 1304 Commonwealth Ave: 10a.m.- 12p.m.
  • 217 Western Ave: 7a.m.- 1p.m.
  • 277 Harvard St: 7a.m.- 2p.m.
  • 874 Commonwealth Ave: 8a.m.- 2p.m.
  • 1948 Beacon St: 9a.m.- 1p.m.
  • 75 Mt. Auburn St: 8a.m.- 12p.m.
  • 308 W. Broadway (Gardner): 9a.m.- 1p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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