This week marked a significant development in Boston's café unionization efforts, with workers at a Starbucks and multiple Blank Street Coffee locations successfully voting to unionize. At the Thompson Square Starbucks, employees voted unanimously to join Starbucks Workers United, making it the 20th such location in Massachusetts and part of over 600 nationwide. Additionally, Blank Street Coffee workers voted 97% in favor of unionization, citing issues of being overworked and understaffed. The ongoing fight between Starbucks and Workers United has been highlighted by stalled contract negotiations and employee dissatisfaction with new company policies.
Boston's cafe unionization movement saw remarkable victories as Starbucks at Thompson Square and several Blank Street Coffee locations voted to unionize this week.
The Charlestown Starbucks location becomes the 20th in Massachusetts to unionize, joining over 600 Starbucks locations nationwide, signifying a significant push for worker representation.
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