Tag: Blue Bottle Independent Union
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Build International Solidarity Among Nestlé Workers!
Nestlé workers are building international solidarity across borders–and here’s how you can help! Nestlé is a multinational corporation whose name has become synonymous with human rights abuses. It’s also the owner of Blue Bottle, the national chain of coffee shops with six unionized locations in Boston, MA. Blue Bottle baristas went on strike last month,…
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Support Bella, Fired Blue Bottle Barista
Blue Bottle, the national Nestlé-owned coffee chain, just fired barista and union member Bella Roman from one of its Boston cafés. This firing comes just after Blue Bottle unlawfully bypassed negotiations to announce plans to install surveillance cameras in union cafés. In response, Blue Bottle Independent Union members marched on the boss, filed unfair labor…
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Blue Bottle Baristas Are On Strike Now!
Blue Bottle baristas are on strike! Blue Bottle baristas at five unionized cafes Boston just walked off the job in protest of the company’s decision to unilaterally install cameras. Can you make a donation to Blue Bottle Independent’s Strike Fund to help cover the wages of the workers who walked out today? Why Are Blue…
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Tell Blue Bottle Corporate: No Surveillance Cameras!
Blue Bottle Independent Union, the badass baristas who unionized six Boston area Blue Bottle cafés last year, are still fighting for a fair first contract. And they are up against a true Goliath. That’s because Blue Bottle, despite the vibes, isn’t a tiny group of hip, locally owned coffee shops. The fact is, Blue Bottle…
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Blue Bottle Baristas vs. Nestlé: The Battle for Bargaining Space
In the fight for a first contract, unionized Blue Bottle baristas are up against a true Goliath: Nestlé. Last year, after Nestlé refused to pay these baristas what they’re worth, six Boston-area cafés voted to form Blue Bottle Independent Union. But instead of coming to the table and negotiating a fair contract, Nestlé’s Blue Bottle…
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Tell Blue Bottle: No Pay Cuts for Union Baristas!
The Labor Force has really showed up for Blue Bottle Independent Union in recent weeks. From making donations to their strike fund to showing up in person to picket with baristas, the support of this community was deeply felt by union members and The Labor Force team. Thank you! But Nestlé-owned coffee chain Blue Bottle…
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Blue Bottle Independent Union: the baristas up against Nestlé
Meet the brave baristas of Blue Bottle Independent Union. Blue Bottle Coffee isn’t as big as another coffee chain where workers are fighting for their right to unionize—but you need to know about this campaign! These baristas can’t make ends meet, but Nestlé makes billions Blue Bottle’s 76 cafes are concentrated in some of the…