After over two years of negotiation, Starbucks Workers United announced that a large majority of baristas voted against Starbucks' latest contract proposal. The rejected terms included a guaranteed annual raise of at least 2% but lacked immediate pay increases, enhanced healthcare benefits, and a minimum number of scheduled work hours. Union representatives argue that the proposal fails to meet the economic needs of workers, particularly in expensive markets like Los Angeles. Starbucks maintains that its pay and benefits are competitive, countering the union's claims and expressing frustration over the union's voting process.
The reality is the company is just not offering anything that would really provide economic justice to its workers, that will keep up with the cost of living in Los Angeles.
We are eager and willing to negotiate a proposal that actually meets the needs of baristas.
Starbucks is the industry leader in terms of total pay and benefits which far exceed retail industry norms.
The union's actions, unfortunately, only cause further delay in reaching a mutual agreement on the path forward.
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