Economy
With an 8-2 vote, a Starbucks in Huntsville became the third in the state to unionize and the 586th nationwide.
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starbucks stories
Economy
APR spoke with two baristas about their experiences at the Huntsville Starbucks location and why they want to unionize.
Economy
Baristas said the district manager has illegally punished workers for wearing union pins, neglected worker safety, and contributed to understaffing.
National
Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday.
Economy
Union workers at the Midtown Starbucks in Birmingham are preparing to strike today, protesting lack of progress in contract negotiations.
News
These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.
Economy
Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union.
Economy
The letter states that, due to prevailing working conditions, employees find it increasingly difficult "to provide the service our customers deserve when Partners cannot...