Michael Sainato at The Guardian reports Unionized Starbucks Workers across the U.S. are casting their votes on whether to hold a Strike amid anger over pay and conditions at the World’s Largest Coffee Chain, and allegations it breached Labor Laws by engaging in bad faith bargaining. Starbucks has faced a rapid wave of mobilization since 2021. Starbucks Workers United, which represents the company’s Baristas, has won elections at more than 650 of its locations in 45 States and the District of Columbia, representing more than 12,000 Workers - but it has yet to obtain a contract. Starbucks Workers United claims company management started to “majorly stonewall” the Union. Starbucks claims the Union walked away from the bargaining table. A Strike Authorization Vote called by Starbucks Workers United began last Friday (October 24th) and will continue until Sunday (November 2nd). About 70 pickets have been planned in 60 Cities across the U.S. Many Starbucks Baristas say they are struggling to make ends meet. Sabina Aguirre, a Barista in Columbus, Ohio, says she made less than $16 an hour. “That’s not sustainable for a day-to-day life,” she said. “If I didn’t have help with my rent, I would be homeless right now. That’s the reality of my situation.”

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