Saurav Sarkar

Labor

A First Contract Is Finally in Sight for Unionized Starbucks Workers

After a grueling campaign, Starbucks Workers United and the company announced a major breakthrough this week that’s being hailed as “a very, very big deal.”

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

Starbucks Union Workers Have a New Strategy to Win a First Contract

After over a year of delays, workers are done waiting on Starbucks to bargain in good faith—so they’re calling the company’s bluff by holding regional in-person bargaining meetings.

Saurav Sarkar

Dispatch

Meet the Activist Coalition That Outlawed Caste Discrimination in Seattle

“This is a recognition of over 2,000 years of oppression."

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

What Unionized Starbucks Workers Think of Howard Schultz’ Testimony to Bernie Sanders

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was grilled over alleged union busting in front of a congressional committee this week. That's not something you normally see in Washington.

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

Starbucks Union Workers Have a Holiday Wish: Don’t Buy Starbucks Gift Cards

To mark the anniversary of the Starbucks union movement, workers are holding rallies in 10 cities—and asking customers to publicly show their support.

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

This World Cup Is Brought to You By Abused Migrant Workers

Reports of widespread labor exploitation and safety hazards cast a dark shadow over the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

Black Mold, Bed Bugs and Anti-Union Tactics: Why New York Starbucks Workers Are Out On Strike

Starbucks workers at a roastery in New York are on the picket line alleging unsafe working conditions and a refusal by management to bargain in good faith.

Saurav Sarkar

Labor

This Labor Day, Starbucks Workers Are Hosting Pro-Union “Sip-Ins” Across the U.S.

To commemorate Labor Day, Starbucks workers are planning actions at stores around the country—part of the growing campaign to organize the coffee chain.

Saurav Sarkar