Workers at four Blue Bottle locations in East Bay have announced their decision to unionize under the Blue Bottle Independent Union, marking a significant first in California for the coffee chain. The union aims to address concerns such as high living costs, unsafe working conditions, and lack of healthcare. Complaints include inadequate staffing, management dishonesty, and serious safety issues, exemplified by ongoing sewage problems that required OSHA intervention. These steps follow similar movements in the coffee industry and reflect broader labor trends.
"I've seen sewage leaks, backups, and even more recently in this cafe, the A.C. is broken as we speak. We're kind of left to figure things out."
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