Summary
Students at the University of Houston are calling for a boycott of Starbucks in support of unionized workers who are planning to strike. The workers want better pay, fair schedules, and a resolution to labor disputes. Starbucks says they already provide strong benefits and wages.
Key Facts
- University of Houston students are reviving a boycott campaign to support Starbucks' striking union workers.
- The union, Starbucks Workers United, aims to finalize labor contracts with more than 12,000 unionized baristas.
- A majority of unionized workers voted to authorize a strike, saying Starbucks hasn't met their demands.
- The union has organized over 500 Starbucks stores since 2021.
- Students across various universities are showing support for the unionized workers.
- Starbucks states they offer an average of $30 per hour in pay and benefits to hourly workers.
- The union claims many baristas still struggle financially and rely on government assistance.
- The conflict involves disputes over fair labor practices and working conditions.
