Hot Strike Summer

Starbucks has been serving up more than burnt coffee [sorry, it’s true, don’t @ us]. It’s been serving unfair labor practices – over 570 to be exact. And for a company that’s built its public reputation on being progressive in motivation, it creates a bit of a head scratcher. Cue, this week’s interview with Michelle Eisen, of Starbucks Workers United, who introduced us to the biggest player in this conundrum – Howard Schultz’s ego:

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A look into Starbucks Workers United and hot strike summer with Michelle Eisen on our latest episode #starbucksworkersunited #starbuckswor... See more

In addition to the cause and effect discussed, the conversation touches on how the Starbucks workers movement began, and what catalyzed workers and unionization in recent years [one hint: COVID played a role]. Beyond that, the eppy goes into depth on the union busting they’re facing, and the tactics they’ve employed, and what comes next for Starbucks workers and for those across industries fighting for safe and fair workplaces. Get the full scoop by tuning in via Apple Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, or watching on YouTube [hit subscribe pretty plz]:

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