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IWW Starbucks Union Won 2007 Grievances in Michigan

Original: Today in Labor History October 2, 2007: The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) Starbucks Workers Union won their grie

On October 2, 2007, the Industrial Workers of the World's Starbucks Workers Union won their grievances against a Starbucks store in East Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company chose to settle after the National Labor Relations Board found it responsible for anti-labor violations. The anniversary is being recalled amid ongoing interest in union campaigns at Starbucks and labor history commemorations.

Why now: The anniversary of a notable labor victory resonates amid current Starbucks unionization efforts.

Industrial Workers of the WorldStarbucksStarbucks Workers UnionNational Labor Relations BoardEast Grand Rapids, Michigan

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