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Starbucks Workers United baristas are striking on "Red Cup Day" due to an ongoing contract dispute.
Starbucks corporate stated the "overwhelming majority" of its stores will remain open and are not participating in the strike.
The union has listed more than 40 U.S. cities where strikes could impact stores, though no specific locations were provided.
Last week, Starbucks dropped its holiday menus and merchandise, sending waves across the internet with its viral, sold-out “ -shaped iced coffee cup.
And today, Thursday, Nov. 13, is a day in November every year during which the coffee chain hands out free reusable red cups with every purchase of a holiday drink (until supplies run out). But this Red Cup Day, Starbucks’ unionized baristas are striking.
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