Rallies are being held on more than 40 college campuses across the United States as Starbucks Workers United pushes for a boycott campaign. The union, which has been in a deadlock with the company for nearly five years, is demanding a $17‑an‑hour minimum wage for baristas and a staffing minimum of three workers per store. Workers, students, elected officials and allies are gathering to press for better pay and stronger staffing levels while negotiations remain stalled. The movement urges the public to refrain from buying Starbucks until a first contract is reached.
Rallies take place on more than US 40 campuses as workers seeking better pay and conditions decry stalled talksStarbucks baristas, students, elected officials and allies are holding rallies at over 40 college campuses across the US on Thursday to support the Starbucks Workers United boycott campaign as the union nears five years of deadlock with the company over contract negotiations.Starbucks Workers United is seeking better pay and stronger staffing levels, including a $17 an hour minimum wage for baristas and a minimum staffing of three workers per store. It has called on the public to boycott Starbucks until its first contract is reached. Continue reading...
