Posted on 11/16/2023 8:54:28 AM PST by Salman
The union representing thousands of Starbucks workers in the US is staging a walkout on one of the coffee chain's busiest days of the year.
The action comes amid a bitter fight between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, which started organising workers at the company in 2021.
The two sides are fighting over pay, scheduling and other issues.
Roughly 200 stores are expected to be affected by the 16 November work stoppage.
Barista Michelle Eisen, one of the union's leaders, said the company could afford to "do better by its workers".
The protest is the second to coincide with Starbucks' 'Red Cup' day, when the company distributes reusable, holiday-themed cups.
In some locations, the walkout is set to last just a few hours, while in others it is expected to close the branch for most of the day.
The union said the action was aimed at calling attention to Starbucks' refusal to fairly negotiate contracts with the unionised stores.
Members are also protesting work conditions, including inadequate staffing on promotional days.
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WORST COFFEE EVER!
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I made the mistake of purchasing a cup for convenience in Pittsburgh years ago. Garbage. I tossed it on the way out the door.
Dunkin Donuts has better coffee and much better grub.
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The Dunkins in my area have terrible donuts and most of the stores are DIRTY. Martins Grocery chain has MUCH better donuts, $10 a dozen.
Those who MUST have their COFFEE every day—regardless of the cost will find other places to buy it.
For those who are TOO lazy-—
You can “set up’ the coffee maker at night on a TIMER & the coffee will be ready & fresh when you exit the shower.
I don’t drink that overpriced swill, so I don’t G.A.S.
Huh ... They’re clean and fresh around my area. Martin’s is good, as well. Except for the bloody robot.
Martin’s is good, as well. Except for the bloody robot.
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Yeah, I keep my eye on that thing when it gets anywhere near me. I’m hooked on Martin’s donuts but I’ve complained several times to management about not keeping that area cleaner. After an hour or two of customer abuse it gets messy, bags and hand tissues everywhere (or none available), etc. But only once have I bought donuts there that had a flavor of old oil, and I buy ‘em three or four times a week. Probably not good for my health.
Boy pouring a cup of coffee must be a difficult as making French fries.
And the problem with a Starbucks walk out is?
GROUNDS and GOLD have better coffee. Starbucks has dishwater.
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