CLEAN : US Starbucks workers score union breakthrough

The video discusses the successful unionization of a Starbucks store, marking a historic moment in the US. It details the challenges faced during the 102-day journey to unionization, including understaffing and management's lack of responsiveness. The company's disruptive response, including anti-union meetings, is highlighted. The video also contextualizes the unionization within the broader US economy, emphasizing the prevalence of service jobs and the economic struggles of the current generation. The video concludes with a reflection on the intense corporate resistance to union efforts.

What significant achievement is announced in the first section of the video?

• A new coffee blend launch

• The first unionized Starbucks in US history

• The opening of a new Starbucks store

• A partnership with a global corporation

What was a common issue faced by workers before the unionization campaign?

• Lack of coffee supplies

• Frequent store relocations

• Overstaffing in stores

• Doing the job of two or three people

How did the company respond to the unionization efforts?

• By increasing salaries

• By reducing working hours

• By offering more employee benefits

• By closing down stores and remodeling them

What percentage of jobs in the US are service jobs, according to the video?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

What is a major reason for the high favorability of unions among the current generation?

• Increased job opportunities

• Lower student debt

• Hope of owning a home

• Understanding of economic disparities