First things first, it's nothing to be scared of bc they can not fire you for wanting to unionize. If I were you I would just be open and honest and talk about the things you're unhappy with that a union would solve. There's a lot of articles about the starbucks union and you can be educated on it before making a decision. Hope that helps.

Honestly if you don’t know a whole lot just tell them that. Be prepared for them to say a bunch of misleading info to you and try to persuade you though. The leaders should have a connect with information on common misconceptions & what have you. I’m not gonna put but so much on here but feel free to DM me about it & remember that y’all do have rights as workers whether you want the union or not, but they’re honestly really gunning for the public leaders vs just staff who happen to work there.

Write out your statement ahead of time along with a talking point or two of your feelings on some of the common points they try to make and questions they ask.

Especially your grievances, not just a general soliloquy going over your thoughts on unions in general.

Hey!
So I'm a partner in Buffalo, and went through a lot of these things. I would just say you don't have to say anything other than ok, and thank you so much. I treat union busters like I treat Karen's in my cafe: we can't have an honest conversation, but I can get you to go away with a smile.

During the 1:1 meeting, simply listen to them, say you're open to hearing them explain their perspective if they want, but say that you don't want to explain your opinion or debate the issue with them and refuse all attempts of being baited into doing so. According to US law, your employer cannot force you to disclose your opinion on unions, or to answer any question about it, or to debate it. The company is stressing you out, manipulating you into meetings you don't want, trying to get you to hate unions, they do **not** want an honest debate; if you say any reason why you like unions they will use the information as a tool for them to manipulate you more and pressure you more on certain issues; refuse to answer any questions, do not debate anything with them, simply listen.

After this is done, vote yes to the union for better pay and benefits (your vote is secret) and to finally end this sort of bad treatment for your company; it'd be even better if you convince all your coworkers to also support it.

dang sounds like a lot… best of luck to you. i don’t know much about unionizing either but from what i heard i don’t think it’s a good choice. but i could be totally wrong since i don’t know a whole lot.

hope everything goes well! best of luck!