Ghirardelli Store Employees Strike for Second Day Over Healthcare Costs
Employees at the iconic Ghirardelli flagship store in San Francisco have gone on strike for the second day. The workers, who are seeking to pressure the company to agree to contract concessions after over a year of negotiations, are primarily…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, July 31, 2026 —
SAN FRANCISCO – Employees at the Ghirardelli flagship store in San Francisco commenced a strike on its second day, marking the first labor action at the iconic location in more than four decades. The workers are advocating for contract concessions and are primarily protesting a proposed change that they contend would substantially raise their healthcare expenses.
The strike comes after more than a year of contract negotiations between the employees and the company. The core issue driving the current labor dispute is a proposal that the striking workers claim will lead to a significant increase in their personal healthcare costs.
The Ghirardelli store, a prominent landmark in San Francisco, has not experienced a strike in over 40 years. The duration and potential impact of the current work stoppage remain to be seen as negotiations continue.
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