John,
All workers should be able to join a union — and hell yes, that includes every single Starbucks barista.
This past weekend, I joined Starbucks Workers United out of Starbucks' Seattle corporate headquarters to amplify and embolden the collective work of the more than 8,500 workers at over 350 stores across 41 states who are fighting to unionize.
These workers have been fighting for their right to organize free from the union-busting tactics that Starbucks has been pushing for far too long.
While Starbucks claims to be a progressive company, they have consistently refused any good-faith negotiations with SBWU. Meanwhile, the federal government is currently processing more than 200 charges alleging over 1,300 violations — which would make Starbucks one of the worst violators of labor law in modern U.S. history.1
The right to work in a safe, secure, and respectful workplace, a living wage, guaranteed hours, consistent scheduling, fairness in the workplace, benefits and more cannot be limited to manufacturing jobs.
It's time for a change — and we are at the forefront of that change. Right here in Washington state, a total of 28 Starbucks stores have filed for union elections and of that number, 25 stores have held union elections, 22 voted to join with SBWU, and just two stores rejected the union.
This fight is bringing inspiration to workers all across the country. Today and every day moving forward, I am honored to fight alongside the hardworking people of Washington. Together we will fight to usher in a new era of workers' rights and protections to ensure that everyone has the resources they need to live a fulfilling and productive life.
In solidarity,
Pramila Jayapal
1 - Starbucks Solidarity At Strike Place Market Coporate HQ
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