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Starbucks Just Saw the Largest Single-Day Union Drive in the Company's History
https://inthesetimes.com/article/starbucks-union-labor-sbwu
Workers at 21 Starbucks stores across 14 states filed for union elections Tuesday—a landmark in the unionization campaign.
Brett Wilkins February 20, 2024
Employees at 21 Starbucks stores across the United States informed the global coffee giant’s CEO on Tuesday that they are launching the largest single-day unionization in company history.
The baristas?—?who are employed at Starbucks in 14 states?—?said in a letter to CEO Laxman Narasimhan that they’ve “decided to follow in the footsteps of over 396 other stores and nearly 10,000 partners to demand better.”
Their union, Starbucks Workers United, cited low pay, inconsistent scheduling, and safety concerns as reasons for filing for union elections.
“Though we work at different stores, we are united through our shared experiences and in our demand for higher wages, fair and consistent scheduling, improved benefits, and a safe and dignified workplace,” said the workers, who are called “partners” by the company.
FULL story at link above.