Posts tagged Service Employees International
Workers at world’s largest Starbucks reject bid to unionize
August 28, 2023 // The vote was 90 to join the union and 119 against it, after an on-site election at the five-story roastery located on the Mag Mile, according to a corporate statement released Saturday. The Sun-Times reported that workers who didn’t want unionization said the campaign hurt the relationship between management and staff, with one barista calling it a very difficult and unfortunate time.
Starbucks Workers Voted To Unionize In New York City Flagship Store, So Did Amazon—Is This The Resurgence Of Unions?
April 5, 2022 // The employees are joining Workers United, which is part of the Service Employees International Union. This organization has fielded inquiries from Starbucks staffers around the country. The vote is a rare one for the restaurant industry. Less than 2% of food-related workers are covered by a union. The baristas and other workers are calling for more help with staffing, better pay with set increases and training.
Disneyland employees vote for union contract, avoid strike
December 4, 2021 // The tentative agreement endorsed by Master Services Council leadership raises minimum pay from $15.50 to $18.50 per hour — a 19% increase