The Starbus is picking up partners from unionized Starbucks nationwide! Here’s a glimpse at some of the workers we have on board right now and in the coming days!
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Nabretta
MEMPHIS, TN
Memphis 7 member and southern region organizer. I’m also an admin of a POC group called POCKET. We strive to uplift and empower POC in the labor movement.
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TASHA
PLEASANTON, CA
I am honored to fight alongside my partners with SBWU! This movement means the world to me, I am so proud to be a part of something so monumental.
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MEGHIN
RICHMOND, VA
I began organizing with my store in February 2022. I was tired of seeing my coworkers overworked, underpaid, and treated without respect while Starbucks continued to make record profits.
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GRACIE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
I loves organizing, espresso and the power of the people is essential for civil liberties, equity, and an abundant future!
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QUINN
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Among the first to organize in the state of Texas, we organized in San Antonio to take even care of each other and give ourselves the breathing room to pursue our passions and hobbies.
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MILA
LOUISVILLE, KY
I’m a millennial trans lesbian and a former teacher. I started working at Starbucks because of the benefits, but when I saw how the young workers were being treated, I knew it was my duty to organize!
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EVIE
WAYCROSS, GA
29. Queer. Autistic. I unionized to protect not only my store but all the stores like mine, full of people like me.
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CONNOR
LOUISVILLE, KY
I’ve been a barista at Starbucks for over a year and I’m a big supporter of the union and what we’re trying to build. I’m very excited to be a part of this.
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FRANKIE
VANCOUVER, WA
I'm a 6 year partner from Washington. I've worked at many locations – including NJ! I unionized my store because I don't want the next generation of partners to go through what I had to.
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RENATA
SUNNYVALE, CA
I unionized my store because I believe you should be able to make enough money to live at any job and feel respected and safe at work.
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CHARLES
GREEN BAY, WI
We unionized because we want Starbucks to put People over Profits!
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TRAVIS
BARSTOW, CA
I unionized my store not only to create a better and more sustainable workplace for me and my partners, but also to help push the needle in one of the largest labor movements in this nation’s history.
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LAURA
GILBERT, AZ
Our team decided in April to file to unionize to fight for better hours, pay, and better treatment!
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MCKENNA
SCOTTSBORO, AL
I'm a barista in a growing city in northeast Alabama. Last year my store began to feel disrespected and used. We took a stand and unionized but the work isn't over yet!!
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NAOMI
PHOENIX, AZ
My store organized behind the idea of fighting for guaranteed hours and improved safety policies to create a stable workplace we can stay in for as long as we choose (stream Charli XCX).
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KLARA
SUNNYVALE, CA
I unionized my store to improve the working conditions of the partners that make the wheels of the multi-billion dollar business turn.
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SHEP
CHICAGO, IL
I'm a 7 year queer and disabled partner at Starbucks, and have been a part of SBWU since February of last year. I work at the friendly- and militant- Edgewater location in Chicago!
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EMBER
ROCKFORD, IL
My store makes me feel at home. Our little Union family is the only one in the district we’re in, and we’re here to stay!
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IYANNA
RIVERSIDE, CA
Hello everyone! I unionized my store because I was tired of seeing my partners being disrespected and treated poorly.
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ASHTON
SCOTTSBORO, AL
I’m originally from Colorado but I moved to Alabama about two years ago. I’ve been a partner at Starbucks for a year and have unwavering support for the union!
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VIOLET
BALTIMORE, MD
From West Virginia, came to Maryland and began working at Starbucks in 2020. Organized the first SBWU store in the state. Attending UBalt Law School in the fall.
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ALI
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
I am a union organizer based in Oklahoma and have been organizing since Feb 2022. I enjoy using my creativity on the Comms Committee and also writing about the campaign in opinion pieces. (also a worker?)
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KASEY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
My store organized because we deserve a living wage. We work for a billion dollar company and shouldn’t have to choose between food and rent.
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JO
PORTLAND, OR
I am driven to organize by compassion and empathy. I like making strike playlists in my free time ^u^
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JACKLYN
SANTA CRUZ, CA
Fighting for Starbucks to negotiate a contract since May 2022
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ABBY
MADISON, WI
I've been a barista for just about 3 years now! We unionized to give and encourage our partners to have and use their voice at work :)
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SHABEEN
AVONDALE ESTATES, GA
I helped unionize my store so that the partners can be paid a livable wage and have a say at our workplace.
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IAN
EUGENE, OR
I’m a 6 year barista and have been organizing with SBWU for over a year and a half!
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SKYE
EUGENE, OR
I supported my store in unionizing after witnessing Starbucks prioritize their profit over the health, safety, and wellbeing of the Starbucks "partners".
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DE
HAMILTON, NJ
Hi, I’m a full-time Queer Starbucks barista. My job is not secure, predictable, or safe. I want it to be better. It’s the least we deserve.