星巴克员工的健康保险成本从2024年10月1日起出现大幅上升，引发工人普遍关切。1星巴克工人联合会对130多名员工进行的调查显示，保费涨幅差异巨大。1一名员工的保费从每周130美元上升至170美元，增幅达30%；另一名员工的保费则从每两周70美元猛增至122美元，涨幅接近翻倍。1面对这些成本压力，部分员工表示正考虑放弃医疗保险或寻找第二份工作以弥补开支。1
星巴克工人联合会自2021年12月开始推动门店工会化，目前已在超过700家门店赢得工会选举，代表超过12,000名员工。1该工会上月启动了抵制活动，要求获得第一份工会合同，并已向公司提出不公平劳动行为指控。1对于保费上涨的情况，星巴克发言人表示公司面临全国范围内的医疗成本上升，承诺为周工作20小时以上的全职和兼职员工提供优质、平价的医疗覆盖。1
Starbucks employees are struggling with a significant surge in health insurance costs following premium hikes that took effect on October 1, 2024.1 A survey conducted by the Starbucks Workers United of more than 130 employees across unionized and non-unionized locations revealed dramatic increases in out-of-pocket expenses for workers.1
The cost escalation has affected employees substantially. Kaye-Lani Story saw her weekly premium rise from $130 to $170, representing a 30 percent increase.1 Cory Wagner experienced an even steeper rise, with biweekly premiums nearly doubling from $70 to $122.1 Workers are responding by considering drastic measures: some are contemplating forgoing health coverage altogether, while others like Story are evaluating taking on second jobs to manage the financial burden.1
The Starbucks Workers United, which began unionizing stores in December 2021, has escalated its response to these changes.1 The union has achieved organizing victories at more than 700 locations representing over 12,000 employees.1 In response to the premium increases, the union launched a boycott campaign last month demanding a first union contract and has filed unfair labor practice charges against the company.1 A Starbucks spokesperson acknowledged facing nationwide healthcare cost increases and stated the company is committed to providing quality and affordable medical coverage for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours weekly.1
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