Starbucks Workers United Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

After months-long barista strike, Starbucks to resume bargaining with SBWU union

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Thousands of unionized Starbucks baristas walked off the job on Nov. 13 last year for SBWU’s longest strike.

SBWU members on the picket line of the Red Cup Rebellion strike

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

Starbucks union calls off picket lines for Atlanta, elsewhere as strike enters 3rd month

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

SBWU members on the picket line of the Red Cup Rebellion strike

After 2025, is there still reason to believe in democracy? It’s up to the people.

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

One month into Starbucks strike, community support buoys Atlanta baristas

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Today: SD 35 election

by ACC November 18, 2025November 17, 2025

SBWU members on the picket line of the Red Cup Rebellion strike

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

Why are metro Atlanta Starbucks workers striking?

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon November 16, 2025November 17, 2025

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

Metro Atlanta Starbucks baristas to join national strike Thursday

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

With contract talks at a standstill, Starbucks union says strike is brewing

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

Labor, Democracy & the Common Good

Ansley Mall Starbucks closes 3 years after unionizing

by Katie Guenthner June 6, 2025June 6, 2025