Union Busting is Immoral! Support Starbucks Workers

Repairers of the Breach stands in solidarity with Starbucks workers across the country who are taking action to make improvements at the coffee giant. They are demanding adequate staffing, fair pay, and protection from harassment. 

In the past year, 7,000 Starbucks workers have organized in over 265 stores to unionize. Rather than meeting workers at the bargaining table, Starbucks has fired over 125 workers who are participating in unionization efforts and closing stores where unions are building. Workers have been waiting more than 6 months, and in some cases, more than a year to bargain. 

On December 9th, workers will commemorate the past year of organizing by demanding that Howard Schultz and the Starbucks Board of Directors stop mistreating baristas and bargain for a fair contract.  

Billionaires can't fire their way out of a union. The same people who fight against labor rights are the same people fighting against voting rights, civil rights, access to healthcare, and LGBTQIA2S+ rights. We understand that it's all the same fight.

March 9, 2022, outside a Starbucks in Memphis. Rev. Dr. Barber marched with workers who were fired while in the midst of forming a union. Photo: Christine Tannous / The Commercial Appeal

Union busting is immoral and goes against our deepest moral and constitutional values. All workers deserve the right to a union, living wages, and decent working conditions. We are asking you to stand for what is right. Stand with Starbucks workers. RSVP for a local 12/9 action near you: 

https://actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/december-9-show-starbucks-that-we-stand-up-to-bullies

Forward together, not one step back!