The Starbucks on South Washington Street in Grand Forks, North Dakota, has become the state's first to unionize, with employees voting 13-10 in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United. This makes it part of a larger movement that includes over 410 stores and 10,000 workers across 43 states and D.C. The unionization comes amid a shift in Starbucks' approach to unions, as the company has started to discuss collective bargaining agreements, contrasting with past accusations of union-busting tactics. Unionized employees at Starbucks are fighting for justice at work, including fair wages, equality, and respect. Starbucks has expressed a commitment to reaching agreements with unionized stores by 2024.
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