John,
Whatever. It. Takes.
That's what we're willing to do to get a fair union contract. That's why across the country my fellow Starbucks baristas and I are on strike! Respect the picket line and demand Starbucks' CEO Brian Niccol respect workers! >>
Earlier this week, an overwhelming 98 percent of us voted to authorize a strike. Why? Because corporate is refusing to agree to any real raises for workers while dragging their feet on bargaining and resolving hundreds of unfair labor practice charges related to their union-busting.
And, now for the numbers…I'm only getting a 61 cent raise. Meanwhile, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's compensation package equals $57,000 per hour. When I'm at work, I'm on my feet, making drinks and selling the gift cards that fund his lifestyle.
The company's in trouble. I know that because I see it at work every day. Meanwhile, Brian Niccol is working from a company-paid private jet. Starbucks' turnaround depends on baristas.
As a bargaining delegate and longtime Starbucks worker, I can tell you firsthand that it was insulting to hear what Starbucks thinks we are worth. Average raises of just 30 to 50 cents an hour aren't enough to help us get by. If they are interested in respecting workers like me, they need to show up to the bargaining table with a fair proposal.
We've seen over and over again corporations undermine and disrespect workers, our movement, and our unions. Even now, as we demand more from Starbucks, our fellow workers at Amazon warehouse locations are ALSO on strike.
Across this country and across every sector, working people are done with being worked to death so CEOs and corporations can get rich off us. We're demanding a fair contract now!
When management has a reasonable proposal, we'll be waiting for them at the bargaining table. Until then, we'll be on the picket lines. Show your solidarity with striking Starbucks workers by sending a message to CEO Brian Niccol >>
