If they succeed, the Cleveland workers will be able to try to negotiate pay, working conditions and other rules directly with the company.
Workers at a Starbucks in Cleveland's warehouse district pose for a photo the day their union bid is announced.CLEVELAND, Ohio - If you ask barista Joseph Nappi why he wants to unionize Starbucks, he’ll say he’s inspired by his grandfather, a former union president who fought for things like wages, training and workplace safety at his steel plant in Ashtabula.
Workers want to unionize, in part, to hold Starbucks accountable to that reputation, said Kate Gammons-Nardi, a 28-year-old shift supervisor at the store. Turnover and training are also a big deal, Rovella said. A barista trainer herself, she doesn’t think new employees are given enough time to learn before they’re on their own.
Safety is also an issue, Nappi said. Workers are often exposed to COVID-19 and become sick. Omicron has only made the situation worse, he said.
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