Another Serving: Deets About Starbucks Union Protest On Kansas City Country Club Plaza

Just a quick thought . . .

Kansas City is long overdue for one of those "bikini barista" places . . . Coffee in this town has become way too politicized and thereby completely joyless.

But I digress . . . 

Protest from angry coffee pushers was one of the top publicity stunts of the week and earned blanket coverage from local news. 

Ever since the pandemic I've switched to drinking delicious gas station dreck so this debate is above my pay grade . . . But, from what we remember of Starbucks, there were a few friendly baristas but most workers didn't really seem like they wanted to be there . . . So it was no trouble giving up a luxury that was served reluctantly.

Meanwhile, whilst we respect anybody grinding for more money, we're forced to pretend that Norma Rae is leading the charge for overpriced java . . .

"Dozens of people, including Starbucks workers, workers with Stand Up KC, faith and civil rights leaders, and community allies gathered Thursday outside the Country Club Plaza Starbucks to support workers at the Plaza and Overland Park Convention Center storefronts who have recently begun the process of unionization."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

Dozens gather outside Plaza Starbucks to support unionization efforts

Posters read "Union busting is disgusting" and "Coffee's the game, union strong's the name." // Photo by Savannah Hawley Dozens of people, including Starbucks workers, workers with Stand Up KC, faith and civil rights leaders, and community allies gathered Thursday outside the Country Club Plaza Starbucks to support workers at the Plaza and Overland Park Convention Center storefronts who have...

Starbucks workers in the Kansas City area say the coffee chain can't stop their union push

Workers at two Kansas City-area Starbucks locations accused the international coffee shop chain on Thursday of union-busting tactics, but they insisted that won't deter a push for collective bargaining. "All we're asking for is a seat at the table," Chris Fielder, a barista at the Country Club Plaza location, said.

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