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Starbucks Union Says It Rejects Company’s Proposal for 2% Annual Raise Guarantee

Starbucks Workers United members picket outside a location in Chicago in December.
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By Josh Eidelson and Daniela Sirtori

April 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM EDT

Starbucks Corp. union delegates voted to reject the company’s latest contract proposal, which organizers say falls short by only guaranteeing annual raises of at least 2%.

About 500 baristas representing Starbucks’ 550-plus unionized US stores voted this week on the company's latest contract offer, according to the union Workers United. Of those delegates, 81% rejected the proposal, 14% voted to accept it and the rest abstained.