The Latest Breaking News from Starbucks Workers United

After years of decline, labor is experiencing a resurgence

The new generation of youthful activists are fighting for better wages and working conditions, but they’re also united in their common struggle for dignity and humane treatment on the job.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2022

US trade unions: Inside the revival brewing at Starbucks

The grassroots effort to organise workers at the coffee chain has spread to over 200 stores. Can it re-energise the labour movement in the US?

Financial Times · Sep 4, 2022

Starbucks creating ‘culture of fear’ as it fires dozens involved in union efforts

More than 85 workers heavily involved in organizing at coffee chain dismissed in recent months, says Starbucks Workers United

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2022

Grassroots mojo and 4 other reasons Starbucks workers have been so successful unionizing

Starbucks Workers United won its 100th election on May 27, 2022 – fittingly, in Seattle, the company’s hometown. And the union has notched another 46 victories in the just over two weeks since then. It comes six months after organizers won their first two union victories, in Buffalo, New. York.

The Conversation · Jun 13, 2022

Starbucks CEO battles unions

"The customer experience," Howard Schultz said, will be degraded "if a third party is integrated into our business"

Salon · Jun 12, 2022

Starbucks baristas say no to union at two of three Chicago stores

The union representing Starbucks workers faced unusual losses in Chicago union elections Tuesday with baristas at two out of three stores voting against unionization.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 8, 2022

Starbucks' caffeinated anti-union efforts may leave a bitter taste – but are they legal?

Good news greeted Starbucks workers on May 3, 2022, in the shape of a promise of new pay increases. But there was a catch: Employees at unionized stores – or those planning to unionize – shouldn’t expect to see a dime of this hike.

The Conversation · May 10, 2022

Federal labor officials accuse Starbucks of unfair labor practices in Buffalo

A National Labor Relations Board official outlined a host of labor law violations in a filing seeking reinstatement and backpay for the employees.

WEKU · May 7, 2022

‘Pure propaganda’: inside Starbucks’ anti-union tactics

In a state where labor culture isn’t strong, a Denver store’s union drive is notable. As soon as it was announced, high-ranking company figures began visiting

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2022

Starbucks CEO's union-busting efforts

"Starbucks is getting desperate as it loses this war in battle after battle," said the union

Salon · Apr 23, 2022