Leviathan860,

Don't let workers joining a union fool you into thinking that Starbucks is a worker-friendly company that deserves your business. In fact, the company has fired 4 baristas in New York for organizing.

If you support the union, then go into that location and vocally let the workers know you support their efforts to organize and have union. If you are really feeling generous, drop a dollar in the tip jar without buying anything.

Any respect gained should be directed toward the workers and not the company. The company is staging a relentless anti-union campaign within its stores. At the same time, they are attempting to maintain an image in the public eye; one they cannot live up to in the workplace. The workers want Starbucks to be held accountable.

:)
FW