Posted on 01/11/2019 3:45:15 AM PST by reaganaut1
Starbucks is installing boxes for safe disposal of syringes in the bathrooms of certain locations, following workers' reports of discarded needles and sometimes concerning conditions.
The coffee giant is exploring remedies after employees expressed fears about being pricked by uncapped needles and experiencing related health risks. Starbucks is testing solutions, including installing sharps-disposal boxes, using heavier-duty trash bags to prevent needle pokes, and removing trash cans from certain bathrooms.
"These societal issues affect us all and can sometimes place our partners (employees) in scary situations, which is why we have protocols and resources in place to ensure our partners are out of harm's way," Starbucks representative Reggie Borges told Business Insider.
As of Wednesday, more than 3,700 people have signed a petition on Coworker.org, calling for Starbucks to place needle-disposal boxes in high-risk bathrooms.
"My coworkers and I had all experienced needles left behind in the bathroom, store, and even in our drive-thru," said one person who signed the petition after working at a Starbucks location in Lynnwood, Washington, for three years. The three Starbucks employees who spoke with Business Insider for this article asked to either remain anonymous or to be referred to by only their first name, in order to speak frankly.
"My primary fear when I worked there would be taking out the bathroom garbages," the former employee, who quit in 2018, told Business Insider. "I was terrified that if I went to take the bag out, I would get poked by a needle I didn't know was there."
Starbucks trains employees on how to safely deal with hypodermic needles. According to the company, any employee who feels unsafe performing a task is encouraged to speak with his or her manager and will not be made to perform the action.
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Progressive policies come back and bite them in the butt, who could have predicted this? /s
If this is accurate, every employee should refuse to take out the bathroom trash and let Starbucks deal with the consequences.
This is a direct result of the idiot ceo opening the stores to any and all, an example of what he wants for the USA and the world - no borders, everyone come in and take what they want, and the a$$wholes who pay for it get $hit upon
Of course the people using the hypodermic needles are very conscientious. They will certainly use the Sharp boxes. Starbucks management asked for this.
I don’t buy Starbucks coffee cause of their liberal ass views.
“I dont buy Starbucks coffee cause of their liberal ass views.”
Agreed. Not to mention they are a bit overpriced don’t you think? Also, I understand they had a price hike for the new year. I can count on one hand how many times I have been in one and I was really never all that impressed. I don’t get the attraction.
Four words: “Black Rifle Coffee Conpany”.
CC
If bad coffee hasn’t kept the snowflakes away, maybe druggies will.
“According to the company, any employee who feels unsafe performing a task is encouraged to speak with his or her manager and will not be made to perform the action.”
Do I sense another unintended consequence? Do these people NEVER learn?
Starbucks. Venezuela in a coffee cup.
I bought my dad a huge supply of black rifle for a Christmas gift. He lived it!
Starbucks coffee tastes burnt. Its disgusting, along with leftie management. These people will never admit theyre on the wrong side of any issue. When their stupidity kills an employee (and it will), theyll double down and will find a way to blame the worker, not the asinine open bathroom door policy that invites every dreg off the street to shoot up/use the facilities.
Cant wait until they are sued out of existence
Never having stepped foot in a Starbucks, I don’t give a rat’s ass about the company. I do have some empathy for the employees; however, they’ve the freedom to find some other line of work.
When I vacationed in Alaska last year, there were syringe containers practically everywhere I went! Store, motel, restaurants, gas stations, parks, etc. Quite a drug epidemic statewide!
Wow...
It is an absolute wonder that no one saw this coming, based on recent policies, is it not?
That’s what happens when you allow loitering by non-paying people, of whatever color.
Better neighborhood I guess.
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