00:00More than 1,000 Starbucks baristas across 65 stores in over 40 cities went on strike Thursday,
00:06one of the coffee chain's busiest days of the year, known as Red Cup Day.
00:10The walkout, organized by Starbucks Workers United, aims to pressure the company into negotiating a fair labor contract after talks broke down last year.
00:20Workers are calling for higher wages, better hours, and an end to alleged unfair labor practices,
00:25saying they are prepared for the longest strike in Starbucks history if demands are not met.
00:32Starbucks, which says the union represents just 4% of its workforce,
00:36maintains that it offers some of the best pay and benefits in retail
00:39and insists the company is ready to return to the bargaining table to reach a deal.
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