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Nick didn’t set out to be a union organizer. He’s a Starbucks barista in Springfield, Missouri, who spent years trying to keep his head down and get through school. But shift after shift left him frustrated and worn down, and at some point, keeping his head down stopped feeling like an option.
This March, his store voted to unionize.
Two months later, Nick was on stage at Labor Notes, one of the biggest gatherings of union organizers in the country, held last week, talking about his experience organizing and why it was worth it.
Starbucks Workers United members didn’t just attend Labor Notes. Members were on panels about immigrant defense, surviving a first contract fight, queer and trans workers’ material needs, and building community alliances. There was even a picket sign workshop led by one of our own. We were everywhere.
Because we really are everywhere now. More than 700 stores strong and still growing, showing up not just at our own stores but in every space where workers are figuring out how to fight back.
Nick’s story started with a frustrating shift and a decision that enough was enough. Yours can too.
Ready to organize your store? We’ll give you everything you need!
Not a barista, but want to show up for the movement? Share our No Contract, No Coffee pledge with your community and help us keep the pressure on.
In solidarity,
Starbucks Workers United
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