What a week last week was! Hopefully you came to at least one of the many protests, rallies, demonstrations, actions, strikes, and jail support events last week – and therefore got at least some of this first hand. But just in case you missed something (and there was a lot, so don’t feel bad) here’s …
For more than a year, Starbucks workers have joined together, raised their voices, cast ballots and gone on strike to demand Starbucks respect their right to a union. Workers are asking for simple things, like a voice in their workplace over pay and scheduling. Starbucks, which posted $3.3 billion in profits last year, has responded …
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All this month, we’ve been telling you about climate hypocrites at Starbucks coffee. The global coffee giant promised to cut global warming pollution in half in 2019. Instead, their pollution and emissions have increased every year. Likewise, Starbucks says they care about their staff — Baristas and other staff are overwhelmingly young, climate-minded, often queer …
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Nov 17 Update – Workers at more than 100 U.S. Starbucks stores are on strike today! Come join us on the picket line to demand Starbucks keep its promises to people and planet! Today’s action is timed to coincide with Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day, when the company gives free reusable cups to customers who …