Workers at four East Bay Blue Bottle locations voted to unionize in a recent election, officially joining the Blue Bottle Independent Union. This marks the first California locations of the coffee chain to form a union. Workers cited high living costs, inconsistent staffing, and lack of healthcare benefits as reasons for their decision. Concerns about economic exploitation, dishonesty from management, and unsafe working conditions further motivated the unionization. The election resulted in a decisive 22-5 vote in favor of joining the BBIU, leading to upcoming contract negotiations.
Workers at four East Bay Blue Bottle locations announced their intent to join the Blue Bottle Independent Union (BBIU) on June 17, becoming the first California locations to start unionizing. The BBIU, formed in 2024, gained momentum from other coffee chains, including Starbucks. Reasons for unionization included high living costs, inconsistent scheduling, and lack of healthcare benefits, with further concerns about economic exploitation and hazardous working conditions.
The recent election resulted in a vote of 22-5 in favor of unionizing, allowing workers to begin discussions for their first contract negotiation. Cited issues included high living costs and unsafe working conditions, compelling workers to call OSHA.
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