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Re: Unionizing (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by lutracore
Hi there! Our store has some good reason to unionize (I'm pretty sure all of them do) and I'm wondering about other things such as, 1) I'm a shift supervisor; not managerial, but am I still in a place to form one? and 2) We have a lot of minors who work in our store, would I be able to start the conversation with them or does age play a role in union forming? And then any other advice would be cool too. Sorry for adding another one of these to the dozens that are already being posted here
friendlySkeletor 7 points 1y ago
So first off I'm not a union organizer so double check w larger groups if possible. Union membership is, to the best of my knowledge, non-discriminatory. If you're a worker you can, and should be union.
I'd say in many ways a shift supervisor is in the ideal position for organizing because you have actual practical perspective on running shit. The idea of unions is for the actual workers to have control over their work and bargaining power against the company (to be reductive).
Finally, in my experience, younger people are the best people to talk to about organizing. Its funny how growing up in the past 20 years has encouraged pro-labor, anti-corporate, and generally left leaning sentiments.
I'd say in many ways a shift supervisor is in the ideal position for organizing because you have actual practical perspective on running shit. The idea of unions is for the actual workers to have control over their work and bargaining power against the company (to be reductive).
Finally, in my experience, younger people are the best people to talk to about organizing. Its funny how growing up in the past 20 years has encouraged pro-labor, anti-corporate, and generally left leaning sentiments.
StormTheParade 4 points 1y ago
You may be better off asking a union representative this! They will know the legality of minors in unions and whatnot.
As an SSV you are still considered part time, are *only* eligible for all standard employee benefits, and receive tips so I would say yes you are absolutely able to begin the unionisation efforts. Speak with a union rep when you are ready to look into it further!
As an SSV you are still considered part time, are *only* eligible for all standard employee benefits, and receive tips so I would say yes you are absolutely able to begin the unionisation efforts. Speak with a union rep when you are ready to look into it further!
JBlittz 3 points 1y ago
I’m not sure what the appropriate route would be but if you look for the local Democratic Socialists of America chapter, they may have some resources for you. Or at least a better place to point you.
salty_vs_salty 1 points 1y ago
Do it!!
Mommy2SNP 1 points 1y ago
Not sure about the minor question but in Buffalo a good amount of ssv’s headed up the Union campaign
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