Starbucks Workers United: BDS Campaign Leads to Negotiations

Starbucks Workers United Score Major Victory, Faces Boycott Amidst Accusations of Supporting Actions Against Palestine

Buffalo, New York – Starbucks Workers United, a union representing employees in 380 Starbucks stores, achieved a momentous win on Feb. 27. The union, which initiated its first stores in Buffalo, New York, in 2021, has been steadily expanding its influence ever since. This latest triumph comes in the form of credit card tipping implementation and wage increases, previously denied to unionized stores. The company’s previous refusal to negotiate also took a significant turn, with Starbucks now agreeing to a framework for bargaining a contract. The workers’ relentless organizing efforts, coupled with customer support, played a vital role in these victories, highlighting the power of collective action.