Thousands of Starbucks baristas strike over stalled labor contract negotiations, but company still going strong
SEATTLE—More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers, representing 65 stores in over 40 different cities, are striking across the country as of Thursday, November 13, to protest what they’re calling “stalled contract negotiations” with the Seattle-based coffee giant. The union’s demands are for a fair union contract with improved staffing, hours, take-home pay, and on-the-job protections, […]
2025 Union Fighters of the Year goes to IAM 751
The Lynnwood Times is recognizing the International Association of Machinists (IAM) 751 & W24 as the union fighters of 2024 for winning their fight for higher wages and a revamped benefit package against the Boeing Company. The IAM union represents approximately 33,000 Boeing employees. It voted to strike against Boeing on Friday, September 13, after […]
