1/ The most touching thing about being at the Richmond rally for Starbucks unionizing yesterday was how many of the workers said they love the company and just want it to be better…
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2/ This is from a letter to Howard Schultz from one of the union organizers: “Despite what you said in another listening session, we do not hate Starbucks. We show up every day, even under these conditions, and give everything we possibly can to our store. We make lifelong…
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3/ …connections with our customers and with each other. To say that we are outsiders assaulting our company is wrong, this call for change is coming from inside the house.” There’s something soulful about this. It’s not just about $ or benefits; it’s about their humanity.

Apr 25, 2022 · 10:48 AM UTC

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Replying to @marwilliamson
Yes ... Everyone wants to be treated with dignity and respect!
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Starbucks had a cachet in 1995, but not so much anymore. (Hint: that's Tom Hanks down there.) I'm skeptical Starbucks has the pricing power to afford unionization.
Replying to @marwilliamson
I hope @HowardSchultz learns something from this. Billionaires and owners don’t always know best. Learn something @HowardSchultz
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