We’re ready to talk – if Workers United is.
Workers United, which represents only 4% of our partners, chose to walk away from the bargaining table. We’ve asked them to return—many times. If they’re ready to come back, we’re ready to talk.
Any agreement must be reasonable and reflect reality: Starbucks offers the best job in retail, including more than $30 per hour on average in pay and benefits for hourly partners. Benefits include comprehensive health care, equity in the company, up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave and college tuition paid upfront—all available for partners who average just 20 hours a week of work.
We’ve invested over $500 million to improve staffing and support in our coffeehouses. The results speak for themselves. People like working at Starbucks: rosters are growing, turnover is nearly half the industry average, partner engagement is up and we receive more than 1 million job applications a year.
Workers United should come back to the table.
As a reminder Starbucks offers competitive pay and the following benefits. No other retailer comes close:
- Pay and benefits average $30 per hour for a barista
- Comprehensive healthcare for you and your family, with a wide choice of high-quality plans that include prescription drug coverage, medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits.
- Free mental health sessions through our Lyra benefit
- 401k with a company match
- Bean Stock company equity grants
- Starbucks College Achievement Plan: 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University
- Paid parental leave – up to 18 weeks
- Paid vacation, sick time and 8 paid holidays
- Free Spotify premium membership
- Free food and drink allowances when working
- Starbucks partner discount
- Free coffee mark out
- Free Headspace account
- Partner emergency financial assistance with the CUP Fund
- Short-term disability insurance
- Giving Match, up to $1,000 per year
- Ability to nominate your favorite non-profit for a Neighborhood Grant
- My Starbucks Savings, with $250 when you open an account
- Student loan management tools
- Siren Card to help you manage your money and build credit
- Stock Investment Plan for Starbucks shares at a discount
- Up to $240 reimbursement when you participate in a fitness event
- Discounts at other retailers through Perks at Work
- Commuter benefits
- Elite Athlete Program for partners participating in athletics at a world-class level
- Discounted backup child or adult care
- Partner networks
- Recognition programs