Workers at the Brighton Soldiers Field Starbucks unanimously voted to unionize, joining the Starbucks Workers United movement. They seek workplace protections along with improvements in living wages, respect, equity, and scheduling. This location marks the 22nd in Massachusetts and 18th in Boston to unionize. Since February 2024, there has been a significant increase in union election wins. Workers have filed over 100 unfair labor practice charges against Starbucks, alleging violations and a lack of commitment to bargaining. Baristas have also organized strikes and protests to demand better conditions.
Employees at the Brighton Soldiers Field location voted unanimously 9-0 Wednesday to join Starbucks Workers United, aiming for workplace protections, living wages, and fair scheduling.
Starbucks Workers United baristas have fueled a surge of union election wins since February 2024, filing over 100 unfair labor practice charges against Starbucks.
Thousands of baristas across the country have held strikes, staged protests, and hosted over 100 'sip-ins' to push for fair policies on staffing, scheduling, and wages.
Kayla Kovacs, a barista, stated, 'This company has lost sight of what's important. Getting 'Back to Starbucks' means putting people who brew the coffee first.'
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