Starbucks

• ‘Helping meet the need’: Local Starbucks raises funds for City Outreach in Stouffville

  Group of baristas from Stouffville Starbucks join forces to raise money for City Outreach, at a time when help and community support is needed most.

  Canada

  Dec 1
  
• Group at York U calls for reinstatement of employees charged in Indigo defacement

  A group at York University is calling for the reinstatement of three employees who they say were suspended after police laid charges in the defacement of an Indigo bookstore.

  Crime

  Nov 28
  
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• Vancouver Starbucks employee says she was fired after helping workers unionize

  In a statement, Starbucks Canada said "No Starbucks partner has been or will be disciplined or separated for supporting, organizing, or otherwise engaging in lawful union activity.

  Economy

  Nov 21
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• Unionized Starbucks store in Vancouver to close as lease expires

  Leanna Rizzi says the store is one of the smallest in the Starbucks portfolio, and it wasn't possible to make necessary investments to renovate it.

  Economy

  Sep 6
• Fall is on the menu as pumpkin spice coffee celebrates 20th anniversary

  In honour of the famous flavour, Starbucks has released its fall drinks and treats menu earlier than usual. Fans can join the line up starting Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 24
• Calgary Starbucks workers unionize after accepting collective agreement

  Workers at the Millrise Starbucks voted to unionize in July 2022.

  Canada

  Aug 4
• Starbucks says ‘clearer’ rules on way after union alleges Pride decor ban

  Starbucks has denied the claims from the union representing U.S. baristas that managers at dozens of stores had prevented employees from putting up Pride flags and decorations.

  Consumer

  Jun 26
• 150 Starbucks stores will strike in the U.S. over Pride decor dispute

  At least 3,500 Starbucks workers are going on strike over a Pride decorations dispute.

  U.S. News

  Jun 23
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• Employees of Starbucks in Waterloo first in Ontario to join union

  Employees of a Starbucks coffee shop in Waterloo became the first in Ontario to join a union, according to announcement from the United Steelworkers.

  Canada

  May 5
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• Edmonton Starbucks store unionizes, low unemployment could boost trend in retail, service: experts

  The pandemic was a catalyst for many frontline workers, who unions say were spurred to fight for better pay and working conditions in sectors where unionization is uncommon.

  Economy

  Apr 14