Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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Uncertain about my future at Starbucks. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by LittleKayKay21
I like to keep my identity anonymous In case this post comes back to haunt me.
I work at a Starbucks in suburbs in Chicago. I really enjoy my store and my crew. Most of the customers I have to deal with on a daily drive me insane but that’s expected. Everything thing seemed to be pretty good…until I saw “The letter”.
I don’t have a picture of the letter but I can paraphrase a bit.
In the letter on the update board said that they have partners in mind but then starts to smear organizations like workers united and other unions as“unruly individuals”. They also try to discourage other stores from unionizing with a somewhat jolly but threatening tone.
This really burned me up and makes me nervous. I have friends who work in those organizations and they would never cause any damage to others or do anything that is illegal. It’s true they try to challenge others thinking but they always protest respectfully with permits to demonstrate.
Ever since I read that letter, those haunt me. I started to really question if it is even worth it to stay within the company. (I’m also starting to feel like I’m slowly radicalizing my political thinking…but I’m getting off topic).
I kinda want to leave but I need this job to help fund my education. (I’m currently back in school at age 30.)
So now I have a bit of a question: what should I do now? Should I leave and look for something else? Should I speak up? Should I just stay quite and wait until this whole thing blows over? I just feel lost.
TL:DL Barista is starting to question themself about staying due to political tension within the company. Should this barista stay or go?
I work at a Starbucks in suburbs in Chicago. I really enjoy my store and my crew. Most of the customers I have to deal with on a daily drive me insane but that’s expected. Everything thing seemed to be pretty good…until I saw “The letter”.
I don’t have a picture of the letter but I can paraphrase a bit.
In the letter on the update board said that they have partners in mind but then starts to smear organizations like workers united and other unions as“unruly individuals”. They also try to discourage other stores from unionizing with a somewhat jolly but threatening tone.
This really burned me up and makes me nervous. I have friends who work in those organizations and they would never cause any damage to others or do anything that is illegal. It’s true they try to challenge others thinking but they always protest respectfully with permits to demonstrate.
Ever since I read that letter, those haunt me. I started to really question if it is even worth it to stay within the company. (I’m also starting to feel like I’m slowly radicalizing my political thinking…but I’m getting off topic).
I kinda want to leave but I need this job to help fund my education. (I’m currently back in school at age 30.)
So now I have a bit of a question: what should I do now? Should I leave and look for something else? Should I speak up? Should I just stay quite and wait until this whole thing blows over? I just feel lost.
TL:DL Barista is starting to question themself about staying due to political tension within the company. Should this barista stay or go?
Comfortable-Plane944 7 points 1y ago
You should unionize. Don’t believe the lies Starbucks is trying to spread, they’re doing that because they’re scared of what power we can gain. My store is unionizing, and I promise it’s worth it.
jklmnopedy 3 points 1y ago
You should use Starbucks as a means to an end. Need a flexible schedule while you're in school? Use Starbucks. Need benefits at less than a full-time work week? Use Starbucks.
It sounds like you're more concerned with the disconnect with between your private views and Starbucks' views. You don't have to agree w the anti-union rhetoric (I don't). Even become more radicalized in your personal beliefs (I am). No big deal, just collect your paycheck, benefits, what you need from Starbucks, and go home, or work to get the hell out of there altogether (I am lol). It only becomes a big deal should you decide to unionize bc that's when you're actually facing risk (i.e. retaliation, firing, etc).
It sounds like you're more concerned with the disconnect with between your private views and Starbucks' views. You don't have to agree w the anti-union rhetoric (I don't). Even become more radicalized in your personal beliefs (I am). No big deal, just collect your paycheck, benefits, what you need from Starbucks, and go home, or work to get the hell out of there altogether (I am lol). It only becomes a big deal should you decide to unionize bc that's when you're actually facing risk (i.e. retaliation, firing, etc).
SBWorkersUnited 2 points 1y ago
You should email us $1 if you want to join the movement!
Good-Reflection-2744 1 points 1y ago
Why would this make you leave the company? You can just stay and vote for the union if there's a vote or convince your coworkers to support an union. Say nothing to your managers.
whacktherat 1 points 1y ago
If you're not really planning to get involved, it's up to you and your own attitude about the company and your job (whether you're able to get the flexibility / pay / benefits / good work environment you need at sbux), but I would personally get in touch and get more info about what it entails to take the steps towards unionizing, and whether that is something you want to participate in (imo it would be worth it, but as someone that works part-time and is in school full-time, I personally couldn't be as active). I also agree with the commenter saying to use the company to your advantage; make IT work for YOU! Use all the ressources you can, save the most money you can, get the most deals you can:)
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