Excited employees gathered at the CWA Local 1032 Union Hall in Ewing to observe the NLRB election, which took place remotely over a video call. The workers were thrilled at the successful 8 to 3 result, cheering and taking in the historical moment.

Unions help level the playing field between employees and employers. These baristas wanted more say in their wages, hours, and working conditions. Instead of treating them with respect, the company chose to retaliate with captive audience meetings, anti-union lies and propaganda, and cutting hours to deprive employees of healthcare benefits. Despite the pressure, the workers never waivered. They stood in solidarity, and are celebrating today’s result along with the entire labor movement.

We are incredibly proud to continue our support of Starbucks workers in this historic, worker-led campaign. Their strength, strategy, and solidarity serve as an inspiration to us all. As the drive to unionize more Starbucks locations moves on, we look forward to more successful elections.

Lynne Fox, International President of Workers United said, “The courage of the workers at Starbucks Hamilton location who voted to join Workers United is second-to-none. The momentum of our movement is undeniable as working people continue to join in the call for workplace equity.”

Starbucks employee Bella Griep said, “I’m so excited. I started organizing because supporting partners is important to us. We wanted our voices to be heard to negotiate better wages and a better working environment. This victory is a big victory for the Hamilton store, but an even bigger win for our movement. Solidarity forever!”

Nationally, over two hundred Starbucks retail locations have filed paperwork with the NLRB to begin the union election process since the organizing campaign began in August 2021. More than 40 Starbucks locations have voted for unionization throughout the country.

The New Jersey State AFL-CIO stands in solidarity with the Starbucks workers and their ongoing efforts to organize more of their fellow workers into unions and then go onto negotiate a fair contract.