Celebration Of Resistance At The Starbucks Annual Meeting

by Tomer - IWW Starbucks Workers Union
Anarkismo.net

Baristas And Coffee Farmers Demand Living Wages

Join Us For A Celebration Of Resistance At The Starbucks Annual Meeting

Wednesday, March 21 @ 9 A.M.
Marion Oliver Mccaw Hall At The Seattle Center
Mercer Street, Between Third And Fourth Avenues
Seattle, Washington

Baristas At Starbucks Demand Justice

In contrast to Starbucks' socially responsible image, Barista Sarah Bender's story illustrates the dark side of its force. When she started in 2004 in Manhattan, she was paid $7.75 an hour; she now earns $10.10. Initially, she got from 20 to 35 hours of work a week and couldn't predict if she'd be able to pay her rent.

At the same time, at Costco, a new employee started at over $10 an hour. After four years, a Costco cashier worked 40 hours a week and earned around $44,000. Starbucks prevents baristas from working full time; last year, the most Sarah could have earned was around $12,000. Many Starbucks Baristas, including Sarah, receive Medicaid, Section 8 housing or food stamps.

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