Starbucks baristas strike as more stores poised to unionize

Starbucks baristas strike as more stores poised to unionize

Baristas took part in the third week of an open-ended national strike as more Maryland Starbucks Coffee locations are poised to vote on whether to unionize.

Starbucks baristas in Maryland continue strike as more stores poised to unionize

COCKEYSVILLE, Md. —Baristas took part Friday in the third week of an open-ended national strike as more Maryland Starbucks Coffee locations are poised to vote on whether to unionize. Employees told WBAL-TV 11 News it’s not a matter of if, but when more stores unionize, and they believe it will give workers elsewhere the courage to join the labor movement. The union is pushing the company to return to the bargaining table as it seeks a contract. …