Current Events > Starbucks fires 7 Memphis workers who tried to form a union

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Lebronwon 02/09/22 3:20:44 PM #1:	https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/08/economy/starbucks-fires-workers-memphis-union/index.html Starbucks fired seven workers who were involved in unionizing in Memphis, Tennessee, fueling accusations that the company is retaliating against a growing labor movement at its locations across the United States. Starbucks (SBUX) denied that the firings were linked to the employees' organizing efforts. A company spokesman, Reggie Borges, said the workers were fired for serious security violations. The firings stem from an incident last month in which the employees allowed members of the media into the store as part of the public launch of their unionization effort. Borges told CNN Business that Starbucks employees are allowed to speak freely with media if they choose, but that the members of the press and some of the staff did not have authorization to be in the store after the close of business. The employees allowed the media into the private back-of-house area while leaving an unlocked door unattended, Borges said. Another staffer opened a safe when they weren't authorized to do so. "These egregious actions and blatant violations cannot be ignored," Borges said in an email. "As a result of our investigation, several partners involved are no longer with Starbucks given the significant violations of these policies." Starbucks Workers United, the union helping several stores organize, accused the company of "union-busting" and selectively enforcing those policies to target union leaders. "I was fired by Starbucks today for 'policies' that I've never heard of before and that I've never been written up about before," said Nikki Taylor, a shift supervisor, in a press release from the union. Borges disputed the accusation, saying that all Starbucks employees receive training related to store security, and are made aware that violating the policy may result in termination. The Memphis firings come just two months after a cafe in Buffalo, New York, became the first American Starbucks to unionize. Labor organizers say more than 50 other stores across the United States are also pursuing union elections. Even though the Buffalo effort affected just 100 employees, Starbucks fought hard against the effort, sending in the company's top brass to try to influence the vote. The company argues that it already offers many benefits that others in the industry do not, including health care coverage for part-time workers and college tuition reimbursement. Its average wage is more than $12 an hour, the company says, adding that more than half of its US employees earn more than $15 an hour. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:962499695] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/08/economy/starbucks-fires-workers-memphis-union/index.html Starbucks fired seven workers who were involved in unionizing in Memphis, Tennessee, fueling accusations that the company is retaliating against a growing labor movement at its locations across the United States. Starbucks (SBUX) denied that the firings were linked to the employees' organizing efforts. A company spokesman, Reggie Borges, said the workers were fired for serious security violations. The firings stem from an incident last month in which the employees allowed members of the media into the store as part of the public launch of their unionization effort. Borges told CNN Business that Starbucks employees are allowed to speak freely with media if they choose, but that the members of the press and some of the staff did not have authorization to be in the store after the close of business. The employees allowed the media into the private back-of-house area while leaving an unlocked door unattended, Borges said. Another staffer opened a safe when they weren't authorized to do so. "These egregious actions and blatant violations cannot be ignored," Borges said in an email. "As a result of our investigation, several partners involved are no longer with Starbucks given the significant violations of these policies." Starbucks Workers United, the union helping several stores organize, accused the company of "union-busting" and selectively enforcing those policies to target union leaders. "I was fired by Starbucks today for 'policies' that I've never heard of before and that I've never been written up about before," said Nikki Taylor, a shift supervisor, in a press release from the union. Borges disputed the accusation, saying that all Starbucks employees receive training related to store security, and are made aware that violating the policy may result in termination. The Memphis firings come just two months after a cafe in Buffalo, New York, became the first American Starbucks to unionize. Labor organizers say more than 50 other stores across the United States are also pursuing union elections. Even though the Buffalo effort affected just 100 employees, Starbucks fought hard against the effort, sending in the company's top brass to try to influence the vote. The company argues that it already offers many benefits that others in the industry do not, including health care coverage for part-time workers and college tuition reimbursement. Its average wage is more than $12 an hour, the company says, adding that more than half of its US employees earn more than $15 an hour. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 02/09/22 3:20:59 PM #2:	God bless America --- I often wonder if we are growing as a people... or in fact, regressing. <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:962499704] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>God bless America </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/09/22 3:21:38 PM #3:	The employees allowed the media into the private back-of-house area while leaving an unlocked door unattended, Borges said. Another staffer opened a safe when they weren't authorized to do so. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:962499725] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote><quote>The employees allowed the media into the private back-of-house area while leaving an unlocked door unattended, Borges said. Another staffer opened a safe when they weren't authorized to do so. </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sexypwnstar 02/09/22 3:21:49 PM #4:	If only r/antiwork was still around! --- http://i.imgur.com/Su4g5.jpg http://i.imgur.com/21DiJ.jpg <cite>Sexypwnstar posted [p:962499731] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>If only r/antiwork was still around! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChocoboMogALT 02/09/22 3:44:43 PM #5:	I worked at SBUX, fuck them, but all 7 employees made several immediately fireable offenses including breaking safe protocols. Any SBUX employee would have been fired for the same thing. When you're forming a union, you have to be more careful about following the rules, not less. --- "We live in a country Hasire.." ~ yosouf06 REVOLVER STAKE! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v717/ChocoboMog123/AltEisenRChocoboMog.png <cite>ChocoboMogALT posted [p:962500347] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>I worked at SBUX, fuck them, but all 7 employees made several immediately fireable offenses including breaking safe protocols. Any SBUX employee would have been fired for the same thing. When you're forming a union, you have to be more careful about following the rules, not less. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
gunplagirl 02/09/22 3:46:06 PM #6:	ChocoboMogALT posted... I worked at SBUX, fuck them, but all 7 employees made several immediately fireable offenses including breaking safe protocols. Any SBUX employee would have been fired for the same thing. When you're forming a union, you have to be more careful about following the rules, not less. If the entire story is true (I'll never take the business' word at any more than face value) then this. --- tfw no big tiddy goth vampire gf who lactates blood - viewmaster_pi <cite>gunplagirl posted [p:962500384] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>ChocoboMogALT posted... </cite> <quote>I worked at SBUX, fuck them, but all 7 employees made several immediately fireable offenses including breaking safe protocols. Any SBUX employee would have been fired for the same thing. When you're forming a union, you have to be more careful about following the rules, not less.</quote>If the entire story is true (I'll never take the business' word at any more than face value) then this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PoundGarden 02/09/22 3:54:22 PM #7:	My gf worked for Strbucks for 10 years and loved it, sounded like they really take care of their employees. Her benefits were good and cheap af, she had stock options she cashed out for $15k when she left, made tips and decent hourly plus they help with tuition AND relocation expenses. And she was just a shift lead. --- "You go. I'm just going to stare at the lake and think about how I almost just killed a baby." <cite>PoundGarden posted [p:962500598] in Starbucks ... [t:79891317]...</cite> <quote>My gf worked for Strbucks for 10 years and loved it, sounded like they really take care of their employees. Her benefits were good and cheap af, she had stock options she cashed out for $15k when she left, made tips and decent hourly plus they help with tuition AND relocation expenses. And she was just a shift lead. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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