Washington State Democratic Party calling for boycott of Starbucks

SEATTLE—The Washington State Democrats on February 6, led by Chair Shasti Conrad, called on its event partners to boycott Starbucks products until the company agrees to engage in “good faith” bargaining with its union. “The Washington State Democrats stand with Starbucks workers united and their families,” the Washington State Democrats released on X. “The Democratic […]

UW students to rally demanding university cut ties with Starbucks

WASHINGTON, D.C.—University of Washington (UW) Seattle students and Starbucks workers will rally on Sunday, January 7, at Lakeview Park to demand that UW President Ana Marie Cauce end the university’s contract with the coffee giant. During the rally, speakers will also amplify workers’ bargaining demands and share stories about what unions mean to the next […]

Meet Marianne Brown, owner of Mukilteo’s coffee hotspot Red Cup Café

MUKILTEO, Wash., September 12, 2023 — “Let’s meet at Red Cup Café,” is a statement familiar to many local Mukilteo residents. Whether it’s for conversation, a rich meal, fresh coffee, or focused study sessions, Red Cup Café has become an enduring destination for all. Working as a bookkeeper at the time, Marianne Brown wished to […]