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Union Organizing
A Seattle Starbucks votes to unionize
Nearly 170 Starbucks locations nationwide have requested union representation elections so far, including 16 in Oregon.
Union Organizing
Starbucks union goes viral
Union campaigns at Starbucks have been exploding in recent weeks. Workers at over 130 locations in 29 states have requested union elections.
Union Organizing
More Starbucks stores seek union
Nine Starbucks locations have now filed for union representation in Oregon, including six in Eugene alone.
Union Organizing
Workers at six more Starbucks stores in Oregon announce plans to unionize
As of Feb. 1, 55 Starbucks stores nationwide have launched union efforts with Workers United, an affiliate of SEIU.
Union democracy
Niemi elected president at SEIU 49; major contracts ahead
Meg Niemi — union organizer and longshoreman's stepdaughter — won election at 9,000-member SEIU 49.
