by Enough is enough: Starbucks, end the attacks on unionizing workers!
Seattle Starbucks workers are on strike at two locations in Seattle starting today. They are striking against unfair labor practices and Starbucks union-busting. A robust outpouring of support from the community can help prevent Starbucks from retaliating.
The two locations striking are the 5th and Pike and Eastlake stores.
The workers at those stores complain about unsafe and inadequate staffing levels. They also say:
- We want Starbucks to put an end to their union busting tactics
- We want back the labor hours that were taken away to support proper staffing
- Stop unevenly enforcing policies, and selectively disciplining certain partners
- End the investigation of one of our partners, Lindsey Price (Eastlake)
- Replace our alarm system/alarm system protocols to make sure that law enforcement and/or Starbucks management is notified every time the alarm is tripped to ensure partner safety following overnight break-ins.
- Demand that management respect partner situations concerning mental health
- Honour past policy/availability agreements and provide us with clear expectations moving forward
- Stop threatening termination over unclear/unenforced/newly written policies and provide us with in depth policy trainings
If you live in or near Seattle: Join the picket lines!
Seattle DSA (SDSA) has sent out calls for people to attend both picket lines throughout the weekend. SDSA’s Starbucks Workers Solidarity campaign is asking members to prioritize attending the Weekend of 500 Posters this Saturday at 4pm at Cal Anderson Park, next to the fountain. We’ll hear from Starbucks workers and Stephanie Gallardo, SDSA endorsed candidate for Congress, before we head out to plaster the city with 500 Starbucks Workers Solidarity posters.
