Posted on Apr 8, 2022
Starbucks workers claim victory in Overland Park union vote, first in Kansas City area
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Starbucks workers at 75th Street in Overland Park held a vote Friday afternoon to unionize, citing better working conditions, and health care benefits.
Starbucks workers in Overland Park appear to have successfully voted to form the company’s first union in the Kansas City area.
Workers at the cafe on West 75th Street gathered Friday afternoon as the tally was read live from a National Labor Relations Board office.
The vote came back 6-1 in favor of the union. Seven other ballots remain challenged, but union organizers say those ballots include three pro-union workers who allege wrongful firing. There is currently no timeline for when those ballots might be verified.
Staff have been on strike since Wednesday alleging that management have intensified their union-busting efforts.
Starbucks workers in Overland Park appear to have successfully voted to form the company’s first union in the Kansas City area.
Workers at the cafe on West 75th Street gathered Friday afternoon as the tally was read live from a National Labor Relations Board office.
The vote came back 6-1 in favor of the union. Seven other ballots remain challenged, but union organizers say those ballots include three pro-union workers who allege wrongful firing. There is currently no timeline for when those ballots might be verified.
Staff have been on strike since Wednesday alleging that management have intensified their union-busting efforts.
Starbucks workers claim victory in Overland Park union vote, first in Kansas City area
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..."The vote came back 6-1 in favor of the union. Seven other ballots remain challenged, but union organizers say those ballots include three pro-union workers who allege wrongful firing. There is currently no timeline for when those ballots might be verified.
Hannah Edwards, a supervisor at the Overland Park location, said the contested votes should not affect the outcome.
“We're not sure how long the lawyers will take to hash out those seven other ballots but we are confident that those are not all “no's,” Edwards said.
Staff have been on strike since Wednesday alleging that management has intensified their union-busting efforts.
Efforts to unionize the Starbucks location have been ongoing since January. Last month, baristas organized a walkout effectively closing the cafe for a day, and following the termination of three employees at the location.
Starbucks delayed a guaranteed union win today in Overland Park, KS by challenging all the union leaders’ votes. Guess they aren’t ready to admit defeat, but we’re ready to declare victory! #AnotherOne pic.twitter.com/C5lWb83gc8
— Workers United - CMRJB (@CMRJB) April 8, 2022
Emma Baldrige, a barista at the Overland Park store said they are relieved by the outcome."...
..."The vote came back 6-1 in favor of the union. Seven other ballots remain challenged, but union organizers say those ballots include three pro-union workers who allege wrongful firing. There is currently no timeline for when those ballots might be verified.
Hannah Edwards, a supervisor at the Overland Park location, said the contested votes should not affect the outcome.
“We're not sure how long the lawyers will take to hash out those seven other ballots but we are confident that those are not all “no's,” Edwards said.
Staff have been on strike since Wednesday alleging that management has intensified their union-busting efforts.
Efforts to unionize the Starbucks location have been ongoing since January. Last month, baristas organized a walkout effectively closing the cafe for a day, and following the termination of three employees at the location.
Starbucks delayed a guaranteed union win today in Overland Park, KS by challenging all the union leaders’ votes. Guess they aren’t ready to admit defeat, but we’re ready to declare victory! #AnotherOne pic.twitter.com/C5lWb83gc8
— Workers United - CMRJB (@CMRJB) April 8, 2022
Emma Baldrige, a barista at the Overland Park store said they are relieved by the outcome."...
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