According to the Starbucks Union, on November 24, 2006, IWW members picketed Starbucks locations in more than 50 cities around the world in countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, and the UK, as well as U.S. cities including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Francisco, to protest the firing of five Starbucks Workers Union organizers by Starbucks and to demand their reinstatement.
Menurut Starbucks Union, pada 24 November 2006, anggota IWW mengepung kedai Starbucks di lebih dari 50 kota di sejumlah negara seperti Australia, Kanada, Jerman, dan Britania Raya, serta di kota-kota Amerika Serikat seperti New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, dan San Francisco, untuk memprotes pemecatan lima pendiri Starbucks Workers Union oleh Starbucks dan menuntut pengembalian jabatan mereka.