Starbucks workers in Buffalo vote to unionize; cafe is first company-owned store in U.S. with union

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Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, win unionization vote, becoming the first company-owned US location to successfully organize under the coffee chain.

, making their store the first company-owned U.S. location to successfully organize.

Starbucks Workers United, which has the backing of the broader Workers United union, won a National Labor Relations Board decision in October to allow separate votes to go forward at three Buffalo-area locations. The board rejected Starbucks’ attempt to hold a single vote with 20 stores in the region.

A final count at the third location, at Genesee Street, has been delayed because some votes were challenged. There were 15 votes in favor of unionization and nine against on Thursday; the seven challenged ballots could sway the outcome,Reggie Borges, a spokesman for Starbucks, said by phone:"Every partner matters. It’s how we built the company and we will continue to run the company. We will continue to focus on the best Starbucks experience we can deliver every partner and our customers.

, told Sanders that her colleagues have struggled to maintain minimum hour requirements to qualify for benefits, including maternity leave. She said she believes that"when you love something, you fight to make it better."

 

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If they voted to unionize then someone in their leadership team at the store dropped the ball .

unionization of waiter/waitress?

Let's hope the tide is turning, time to boycott everything Kellogg

'Unions' can also be run by criminals, as well, hike up costs so high it jeopardizes the economy of any business and shareholders. Just because something is called 'union' doesn't mean it is for the people or workers either.

Store will be closed within a year

can’t wait for the headline that they were all fired.

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Be careful what you wish for.

Store will probably close down now

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Are they going to protest that they live in Buffalo?

It’s about time. Congrats, big time!

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