John,

When we’re understaffed at Starbucks, and I’m backed up on my orders, the last thing I’m thinking about is writing a little personalized note on every coffee cup. But corporate? They’ll threaten my job if I don’t.

This fight is about making Starbucks jobs the best jobs in retail. But right now, it’s only the best job in retail for CEO Brian Niccol.

Instead of taking responsibility for unfair labor practices, they’re continuing to stall — while pouring money into executive pay and bonuses and leaving baristas with unstable hours, low wages, and constant uncertainty. This fight has made one thing clear: Starbucks can afford to fix what’s broken — they just don’t want to.

We’ll be on strike until Starbucks reaches a fair contract and the union-busting ends! We’re still asking allies to stop buying Starbucks, but it’s time to ramp up the heat. Join us — alongside some surprise special guests — for a mass mobilization call to hear what’s next. [[link removed]]

Monday, February 2
8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT
RSVP here [[link removed]]

Baristas are showing what worker power looks like in real time. This is officially the longest nationwide ULP strike in Starbucks’ history with more stores joining the union, even as the strike continues.
For every barista on strike, dozens more people have joined by refusing to buy Starbucks and spreading the word. Together, that solidarity has created real pressure on the company.

The best way to be in solidarity with baristas now is to stay engaged, stay loud, and stay committed. Join us on February 2 to hear how we keep the pressure on and win what baristas deserve. [[link removed]]

In solidarity,

Jasmine Leli
Starbucks Worker
Buffalo, NY
Fight for a Union and Starbucks Workers United

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