Finally — The MSM has now acknowledged that Starbucks’ employees are unhappy about the mermaid’s anti-union tactics. I think it’s the “No latte, no peace” chant that finally caught the MSM’s attention!

According to the Wall Street Journal’s article, the National Labor Relations Board alleges that Starbucks tried to block workers at 3 NYC outlets from union activities. A hearing’s set for Feb. 7. The Starbucks Workers Union says 15 Starbucks officials are charged with numerous anti-union acts.

Even the NY Times reported the charges and a picket line held by baristas in NYC last Friday. Apparently, labor organizers picketed a Starbucks in Union Square to push the chain to recognize the workers’ union. The union wants rights to organize and guaranteed 30-hour work weeks for employees so they can get health benefits.

This complaint follows closely on the heels of the strike by Starbucks’ employees in New Zealand for higher wages last week.

The US union struggle, however, has been going on for a while now. Back in May, Starbucks employees brought complaints in front of the National Labor Relations Board, after former employee Sarah Bender said she was fired from Starbucks for union activities.

I’d like to repeat once again that the Starbucks’ union also wants the mermaid to increase its fair trade certified purchases –

Update, 3/8/06: Starbucks settles with the IWW Starbucks Workers Union!

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