Episode 85: Starbucks Workers United

The Checkout speaks with Starbucks baristas in Buffalo, NY who are organizing a union at the coffee chain.

Michael Sanabria and Casey Moore are Starbucks employees (aka, “partners”) in Buffalo, NY and are organizing committee members of Starbucks Workers United. Michael is a professional photographer and an award winning barista who is working on a documentary of the organizing campaign. Michael has been with Starbucks for over four years and had previously worked at other local coffee shops. Casey Moore is a Starbucks barista, graduate student and graphic designer who has been working on social media for the union campaign.

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Episode #85 Notes

0:45 - What are your jobs at Starbucks?

2:00 - What’s it been like working at Starbucks through the pandemic?

5:00 - What inspired the union organizing campaign?

7:30 - What are your demands?

11:00 - How has this union campaign been received by your coworkers?

14:45 - On the vision of these organizing efforts in the short and long term.

20:00 - How to support these efforts.