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Terrace Plaza Starbucks workers in Edmonton join United Steelworkers union

April 14, 2023 | Media Releases

Workers at the Terrace Plaza Starbucks store in Edmonton have decided to take a stand for better working conditions and wages by joining the United Steelworkers union (USW).  “Voting in favour of a union means voting for fairness between Starbucks and its employees. It also means solidarity with fellow workers and the opportunity to enact […]

Better Work Now Starbucks – USW District 3

Vancouver Starbucks workers vote to join United Steelworkers union

February 15, 2023 | Media Releases

Workers at the Dunbar Street Starbucks store in Vancouver have decided to take a stand for better working conditions and wages by joining the United Steelworkers union (USW). “I chose to join the USW to improve workplace safety, seek a better wage in the current economic climate and demand better staffing to protect the mental […]

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Edmonton Starbucks workers file application to join Steelworkers union

December 20, 2022 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-207 has applied with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) for a certification vote on behalf of Starbucks workers at the 75 Street and 68th Avenue store in Edmonton. “Starbucks workers in Edmonton are steaming mad over their working conditions and have taken steps to make improvements at their workplace […]

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Lethbridge West Starbucks workers file application to join Steelworkers union

November 7, 2022 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-207 has applied with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) for a certification vote on behalf of Starbucks workers at the Lethbridge West Starbucks store. online pharmacy elavil for sale no prescription pharmacy “Despite the barriers that Starbucks and the UCP government have put in the way of workers […]

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Tied vote for Lethbridge Starbucks workers at five stores

September 7, 2022 | Media Releases

After weeks of delays, workers at five Lethbridge Starbucks stores finally had their vote counted today by the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB). The vote was tied. Due to Alberta’s labour laws, the workers were unable to secure union representation rights with the United Steelworkers union (USW) at this time. “We are disappointed for the […]

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Sherwood Park Starbucks Workers Vote to Join United Steelworkers Union

August 27, 2022 | Media Releases

Workers at a Sherwood Park Starbucks store, located at Beaver Brook Square on Baseline Road (store # 4362), have won their unionization vote to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), becoming the second unionized corporate Starbucks store in Alberta.

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Sherwood Park Starbucks workers file applications to join Steelworkers union

August 17, 2022 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 1-207 has filed applications with the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) for union-certification votes on behalf of Starbucks workers at two stores in Sherwood Park, Alta. “The baristas at the Sherwood Park stores are tired of not being heard, and they simply want a voice and a seat at […]

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Millrise Centre Starbucks workers win union vote becoming first unionized store in Alberta

July 13, 2022 | Media Releases

Workers at the Calgary Millrise Centre Starbucks, 150 Millrise Blvd. SW in Calgary, have won their unionization vote to join the United Steelworkers union (USW), becoming the first unionized Starbucks store in Alberta. “Our location has been more than willing to provide world-class service no matter the challenge we faced. Whether it was floods, tornados […]

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Langley Valley Centre Starbucks workers join Steelworkers, becoming third unionized store in B.C.

July 7, 2022 | Media Releases

Starbucks workers at Langley’s Valley Centre, 20151 Fraser Highway, have had their union certification application approved by the British Columbia Labour Relations Board. The workers become the third Starbucks group in B.C. to join the United Steelworkers union (USW) Local 2009. There are 25 workers at the Valley Centre store. “We at Valley Centre decided […]

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Surrey Clayton Crossing Starbucks workers set to join Steelworkers union

June 10, 2022 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed with the British Columbia Labour Relations Board for union certification for Starbucks workers at Clayton Crossing, store #4620, in Surrey, B.C. There are 38 workers at the Clayton Crossing store. The workers in Surrey join the growing number of Starbucks workers across North America who are organizing unions […]

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United Steelworkers files unfair labour practice complaint against Starbucks

June 10, 2022 | Media Releases

The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed with the B.C. Labour Relations Board an unfair labour practice complaint against Starbucks after the coffee giant refused to extend wage increases to the unionized staff at the corporate drive-through store. “Our complaint concerns Starbucks’ decision to implement significant wage increases for employees at its non-union stores in […]