Organizer Michelle Eisen on Unionizing Starbucks

Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not Sorry

English - May 29, 2023 05:49 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB - ★★★ - 3.5K ratings
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One of the interesting side effects of the post-Covid economy has been a surge in the power and influence employees hold. Wages in service industry jobs have risen dramatically as employers struggle to find workers. However, there have also been increasing stories of worker exploitation, leading to a surge in new unionization efforts. To discuss all of it, we’ve invited Michelle Eisen onto the show. Michelle is a Starbucks Barista and organizing member of Starbucks Workers United.

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