event detailsposted by: Grand Rapids Starbucks Union begins: Jul 5, 12:00 pm ends: Jul 5, 12:00 pm location: Starbucks locations everywhere |
The Grand Rapids Starbucks Union (IWW) and the Spanish CNT have announced a Global Day of Action to protest Starbucks union busting in Sevilla, Spain and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
On April 24th, 2008 Monica, a member of the CNT, was fired from a Starbucks in Sevilla for her union activity.
In Grand Rapids the National Labor Relations Board continues to investigate Starbucks for Unfair Labor Practices, and they have fired the principal organizer in town.
The two groups are calling on all social organizations, unions, and invdividuals to organize and participate in this Day of Action.
Stand up for worker's rights and against globalization!