Theguardian iconTheguardianSep 21, 2026

Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’

Several workers say they're opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year Starbucks workers say their health insurance premiums have soared this year, in some cases more than doubling, according to a recent survey conducted by Starbucks Workers United. The survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers in both unionized and non-unionized stores, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found baristas are experiencing significant hikes in costs for their health insurance coverage starting 1 October.

Starbucks baristas reel from surges in health insurance costs: ‘I’m considering a second job’

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Several workers say they're opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year Starbucks workers say their health insurance premiums have soared this year, in some cases more than...

The survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers in both unionized and non-unionized stores, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found baristas are experiencing significant hikes in costs for their health...

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Several workers say they're opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year Starbucks workers say their health insurance premiums have soared this year, in some cases more than doubling, according to a recent survey conducted by Starbucks Workers United. The survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers in both unionized and non-unionized stores, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found baristas are experiencing significant hikes in costs for their health insurance coverage starting 1 October.

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  • Several workers say they're opting to go without health coverage due to premium costs soaring this year Starbucks workers say their health insurance premiums have soared this year, in some cases more than...
  • The survey of more than 130 Starbucks workers in both unionized and non-unionized stores, shared exclusively with the Guardian, found baristas are experiencing significant hikes in costs for their health...

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