They are in a latte trouble.
The union was assembled in October and a “sitting” demonstration at the park slope Starbucks Store, which is scheduled to be closed by the end of this month, was caught on Tuesday.
NYPD's Spokesman confirmed that seven protests had been arrested, but did not use information on their accusations on Tuesday afternoon. The union organizer has confirmed that the arrested people are “allies” for former Starbucks employees and clerks.
The rally united by labor union workers started at around 11:30 am on Tuesday, “Ship -in”, which is composed of dozens of workers, former workers, and allies, and moves “illegal” in Starbucks. Protest for, and suddenly close the lively parking slope. Store on Friday and leave union workers without a fair contract.
“We believe that we are 100 % believing that we are closed,” said Gen Skinner, an employee and a resident of Sunset Park.
“It was very convenient that our lease was out of time at the same time,” said a 29 -year -old, 29 years old, who said that her commuting would be 30 minutes longer. “We literally assembled the union two months ago. It seems to be very suspicious.”
The city's Secretary Brad Lander said in a statement that companies wanted to “move forward in negotiations.”
“Starbucks hopes to engage in union members in search of fair wages and better conditions, rather than closing the place they work.
“This movement from Starbucks raises concerns about whether the company is trying to do the right thing with employees and signs a contract.”
Employees said that they only discovered that the location of Brooklyn was closed on December 31, but even other staff and customers, the other four other organized Starbucks stores. After being closed, he speculated that the store was closed. They included busy spots in Williamsburg and Manhattan Astar Place, which were also closed by combining unions.
Skinners are busy with Park Slapstore, near New York Press Vitter Hospital and a small number of schools, so they talk to posts, as a “third space” needed for young park slope residents to do their homework and meet friends. It works.
“We are the only one [Starbucks] The store with this big lobby, like the actual third place for people, and they want to shut it down, “said Skinner.
The request for comments from Starbucks was not immediately returned.
The arrest comes in less than two weeks submitted by workers Federal unfair labor request For the retaliation of the union, for a coffee giant to close seven US stores, including the park slope store.
Other claims include Starbucks, who refused to close the store and did not respond to union information requests for closing stores.
“This comes after Starbucks leaves the negotiated table,” said one impressive employee.
“They decided not to move forward by writing [new] The employee added, “I think about contracts or contracts.”
The tide shifted after noon, and after dozens of demonstrations came out of the “Ship -in” at the store and went out, the stragler agreed to the “risk” remained in 166 Seven666. Ta.
“We are tired of the workers quitting their job, and fears they lose their interests, so they are billions of dollars, so they are their rent. I am afraid that I will not be able to pay -it may be certain to be able to afford it. 。
“This is a beautiful restaurant in the neighborhood that loves them and loves to come to work every day,” said Eisen. “This is exactly the atmosphere of a coffee house that they want to go back, and they are closed this store. It is not acceptable.”
The organizer also pointed out the news that Starbucks's new CEO Brian Nicole was awarded a 96 million dollar salary package in just four months later. To solve it, “said Eisen.
“I worked for a very long time at this company, but I didn't have enough money to actually live in the good situation in New York City,” said Starbucks's United Barista and Astoria. Brandy Arduk said. “I am from New York City. We only want to have fair wages, fair profits, and can afford to live and grow in the community.”
The rally on Tuesday will close more than 300 stores in the United States following the Christmas Eve strike in more than 5,000 Barista and call out to unfair labor practices. Worker United has also submitted more than 90 unfair labor accusations in recent weeks regarding collective negotiations at stores nationwide.
Several employees in the store, which will soon be closed, said that their efforts were not over, and they would continue at the next store they were transferred.
“I'm going to take everything here to the next store,” said the Starbucks veterinarian Starbucks employee Orion booth. “We have not been organized yet, but we will soon be.”
“They have closed one union store. What do you think? 3. Skinners, a 5 -year shift supervisor, added.” So they have a joke. “
