Starbucks Workers United, representing 12,000 members, is calling for a boycott of all Starbucks restaurants on the same day the company launched its pumpkin spice latte. The union is demanding a $17 per hour wage, increased staffing, and more hours for baristas, while accusing Starbucks of violating U.S. labor laws and wasting money on artificial intelligence. The union said the company's refusal to settle a fair contract leaves workers with no choice but to boycott. Last year, foot traffic at Starbucks surged 27% on the pumpkin spice latte launch day. Starbucks has not yet responded to a request for comment.
Starbucks CorporationUnion calls for boycott on launch day over labor law violations and contract dispute.
