Ontario Starbucks stores ratify first union contract, sparking labor momentum

Sunday, May 11, 2025, 4:20 pm

Workers at five Ontario Starbucks locations have officially approved their first union agreements, marking a historic victory for labor rights. This significant step in collective bargaining not only promises improved workplace conditions but also highlights a rising tide of employee activism in the service sector.

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The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements.

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TORONTO — The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements. The union says the union-led contracts are a significant milestone in the push for collective bargaining at the coffee giant. Locations include shops in Ajax,…

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