Workers at two Omaha Starbucks seek to become unionized

[Omaha Steve]

https://omaha.com/news/local/2-omaha-starbucks-seek-unions/article_45b71e60-9a63-55b6-b8e9-362c077ce0d1.html

By MATT OLBERDING Lincoln Journal Star Dec 21, 2023 Updated 2 hrs ago

Lincoln's unionized Starbucks store soon could have company.

Workers at two stores in Omaha have sent letters to the company stating their intent to form a union, according to Starbucks Workers United, which shared the letters on its social media accounts recently.

The letters, from workers at stores at 72nd and Dodge Streets and 125th Street and West Center Road, cite issues with staffing, scheduling and training in their push for unionization.

Starbucks spokesperson Andrew Trull said in a statement that while the company believes a direct relationship with employees is best, "we recognize that a subset of partners feel differently — and we respect their right to organize and to engage in lawful union activities without fear of reprisal or retaliation."

Tull said Starbucks welcomes the opportunity for partners "to vote in a neutral, secret ballot election conducted by the NLRB — which allows all partners to make their own informed decision regarding union representation."

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Starbucks has fought unionization nationwide. I don't believe this spokesperson one bit.