Third Springfield Starbucks Unionizes

Employees at the 2616 S. Glenstone location vote 20-1 to join Starbucks Workers United

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Baristas at the 2616 S. Glenstone Starbucks location in Springfield, Missouri have voted 20 to 1 to join Starbucks Workers United, making it the third unionized Starbucks in the city and the 18th in the state.

Why it matters

The unionization of Starbucks locations is part of a growing labor movement among service industry workers seeking better pay, benefits, and working conditions. This latest vote in Springfield demonstrates the continued momentum of the Starbucks Workers United campaign across the country.

The details

Starbucks employees at the 2616 S. Glenstone location in Springfield voted overwhelmingly to join Starbucks Workers United, the union representing Starbucks workers nationwide. This brings the total number of unionized Starbucks stores in Springfield to three, and the total in Missouri to 18.

  • The vote took place on February 11, 2026.

The players

Starbucks Workers United

The union representing Starbucks workers nationwide that is leading the campaign to unionize Starbucks locations across the country.

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The takeaway

The continued unionization of Starbucks locations in Springfield and across Missouri demonstrates the growing power of the Starbucks Workers United movement, as employees seek to improve their pay, benefits, and working conditions at the coffee giant.