https://freerepublic.com/tag/pikeplace/ en-us Sat, 9 May 2026 13:47:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378470/posts The union representing thousands of baristas at Starbucks has bailed on its attempt to bring employees at the Pike Place Market coffeehouse into its fold. ... The coffeehouse’s baristas filed for union election on April 3, according to Workers United. At the time, barista Nailah Diaz pointed to “unfair treatment and operational issues without the support needed to succeed.” Not every employee at the Pike Place store agreed. Barista Derika Muna, 27, told The Seattle Times on Tuesday that she unknowingly went to a union organizing meeting at the behest of a co-worker, believing it to be a casual meetup... The Seattle Times https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4378470/posts#comment Sat, 9 May 2026 13:47:18 GMT