The Red Cup rebellion rages on as Starbucks workers’ union strike extends into its fourth week. Starbucks Workers United, the union representing the biggest assembly of baristas from the coffee chain, began its protest on November 13, 2025. The strike was initiated as a way to push the company to return to contract negotiations and present terms that effectively met the demands of the workers. The event also happened to disrupt the company’s Red Cup Day promotional event and has continued through a high-sales Black Friday period as well. With around 2,500 baristas out protesting on the streets, the strike