Starbucks stores in Garden City and Old Westbury push for union vote
Victor Ocasio, newsday.com
Baristas at Starbucks locations in Garden City and Old Westbury submitted signed union cards to the National Labor Relations Board Tuesday morning. Local employees of the Seattle-based coffee giant joined workers in 14 states in the coordinated push for unionization.
The Long Island workers are seeking to be recognized as part of Workers United New York New Jersey Regional Board, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union.