Workers who went on strike this past weekend at a NJ Starbucks got support from Gov. Murphy, who tweeted the employees 'don't deserve unfair pay and slashed hours. They deserve the ability to earn enough to take care of themselves and their loved ones.'
picketing outside their store early Saturday and Sunday, joined by supporters. The strike ran from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, according to an image Murphy shared.staff and hours have been cut, and allege raises and benefits have been delayed in retaliation for unionizing.
A Starbucks spokesperson told Gothamist Monday the company supports any legal union activity. The spokesperson said the company recently rolled out updates to its pay and benefits, but those changes don't apply to union locations, where changes to compensation and working conditions must be negotiated through collective bargaining agreements.NYC news never sleeps. Get the Gothamist Daily newsletter and don't miss a moment.
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