Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Starbucks faces walkout at hundreds of US stores
BBC ^ | 2023-11-15 | Michelle Fleury

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.

...

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coffee; starbucks; starsucks; strike; union
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-49 last
To: Ann Archy

WORST COFFEE EVER!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
I made the mistake of purchasing a cup for convenience in Pittsburgh years ago. Garbage. I tossed it on the way out the door.


41 posted on 11/16/2023 11:59:06 AM PST by fortes fortuna juvat (Current POPE and POTUS: corrupt, ignorant, paranoid, angry, deeply hateful, and deeply despised.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: NorthMountain

Dunkin Donuts has better coffee and much better grub.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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.


42 posted on 11/16/2023 12:02:09 PM PST by fortes fortuna juvat (Current POPE and POTUS: corrupt, ignorant, paranoid, angry, deeply hateful, and deeply despised.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: unixfox

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.


43 posted on 11/16/2023 12:11:53 PM PST by ridesthemiles
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Salman

I don’t drink that overpriced swill, so I don’t G.A.S.


44 posted on 11/16/2023 1:09:05 PM PST by wetgundog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: fortes fortuna juvat

Huh ... They’re clean and fresh around my area. Martin’s is good, as well. Except for the bloody robot.


45 posted on 11/16/2023 1:17:18 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 42 | View Replies]

To: NorthMountain

Martin’s is good, as well. Except for the bloody robot.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
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.


46 posted on 11/16/2023 1:47:33 PM PST by fortes fortuna juvat (Current POPE and POTUS: corrupt, ignorant, paranoid, angry, deeply hateful, and deeply despised.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: Salman

Boy pouring a cup of coffee must be a difficult as making French fries.


47 posted on 11/16/2023 3:09:05 PM PST by Vaduz (....)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Salman

And the problem with a Starbucks walk out is?


48 posted on 11/16/2023 5:48:21 PM PST by Tudorfly (All things are possible within the will of God.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Salman

GROUNDS and GOLD have better coffee. Starbucks has dishwater.


49 posted on 11/16/2023 5:48:54 PM PST by TribalPrincess2U (MURDER IS MYRDER)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-49 last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson