The Elmwood Avenue Starbucks in Buffalo, N.Y. is now the home of the first ever union within the company. The attempt, petitioned in the mid-summer of 2021, saw success after its lengthy election process, and became a source of inspiration for what is now two dozen other Starbucks locations across the U.S. Although Starbucks ultimatelyContinue reading “Dozens of Starbucks Locations Attempting Unionization, Following Success in Buffalo, N.Y.”
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Chicago Teachers Union’s “Illegal Strike” Comes to an Uncertain End
On January 4th, after non-stop severe spikes in COVID cases in Chicago schools, the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU), representing 25,000 teachers and school personnel, refused to show up to their in-person classes until changes were made to the city’s health precautions. Although 91% of Chicago school teachers and staff are vaccinated, along with around halfContinue reading “Chicago Teachers Union’s “Illegal Strike” Comes to an Uncertain End”
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