Starbucks Employees Push To Unionize

The video discusses the unionization movement within Starbucks, highlighting the initial success at the Buffalo, NY store and the subsequent petitions from 54 other stores. Despite being a small percentage of Starbucks' 9000 locations, this movement is significant due to the difficulty of organizing in the retail and restaurant sectors. The discussion explores the potential for this trend to continue and spread to other stores and industries, as well as the benefits that unionization could offer to workers, such as better pay and access to management. The video also considers the implications for other retail chains and the broader labor movement.

What was the first Starbucks location to successfully unionize?

• Buffalo, NY

• Los Angeles, CA

• Seattle, WA

• Chicago, IL

How many Starbucks stores have petitioned to unionize so far?

• 100

• 54

• 200

• 75

What percentage of Starbucks locations in the US have petitioned to unionize?

• 10%

• 5%

• 3%

• 1%

What are some benefits that unionized workers at Starbucks are seeking?

• More vacation days

• Higher pay and more direct access to management

• Free coffee

• Flexible working hours

What could be a potential outcome if Starbucks' unionization efforts are successful?

• Starbucks will close stores

• Starbucks will expand internationally

• Other chains might follow suit

• Starbucks will increase prices