ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Starbucks workers at the Anderson Township location officially joined a nationwide strike Tuesday morning, part of a growing movement led by the United Starbucks Workers union. The local store consolidated in July, becoming one of hundreds of locations advocating for better wages, better scheduling and better working conditions.
The strike in Anderson coincides with actions in up to 500 stores across the country, involving up to 10,000 workers. These efforts, which began on Saturday, have included strikes in cities such as Columbus and other major centers across the United States.
Unionized workers are demanding a $20-an-hour minimum wage, fully employer-paid health care and improved benefits including fair vacation and sick leave policies. They are also seeking written guarantees on basic rights in the workplace, citing ongoing concerns about low wages, understaffing and what they describe as harassment and unfair disciplinary measures.
The move highlights broader frustrations among Starbucks employees. Workers also highlighted broken equipment and inconsistent scheduling as barriers to providing quality service and maintaining job satisfaction.
The Anderson Township location joins other unionized regional stores, including the downtown Cincinnati branch at West 4th and Vine, which consolidated in 2022. Although there has been no confirmation of a strike at the downtown location, the movement reflects growing momentum for Starbucks workers to unionize . campaign.
As the strike continues, workers hope to draw attention to their demands, including fairer treatment under Starbucks’ new leadership. As picket lines appear in cities across the country, the union is amplifying its call for change.
Negotiations with Starbucks leadership are still ongoing.
