2 More NJ Starbucks Locations Vote To Join Union

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Workers at two Starbucks in New Jersey - Hamilton, Mercer County and Summit, Union County - voted in favor to join the union on Monday.

On April 25, Starbucks in Hopewell, Mercer County became the first store to unionize in NJ. Read More: Mercer County Starbucks Becomes First To Unionize In NJ

Hamilton Starbucks employees gathered at the CWA Local 1032 Union Hall in Ewing on Monday to observe the election over a video call. Employees at the Whitehorse Avenue location voted 8-3 in favor of being represented by Workers United.

“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," Lynne Fox, International President of Workers United said in a statement.

Workers at the Summit store voted 7-3 to unionize.

“We are incredibly proud to continue our support of Starbucks workers in this historic, worker-led campaign,” the New Jersey AFL-CIO said in a statement. “Their strength, strategy, and solidarity serve as an inspiration to us all.”

Recently, 29 state legislators signed a letter to Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in support of unionization efforts in the state. Read More: Starbucks Union In NJ? 26 Legislators Support Effort So Far

In the letter, the legislators called on Schultz to sign the Fair Elections Principles. The letter goes on to list the nine principles of fair elections, including not threatening workers with higher or lower wages or benefits "to gain support."

Since Starbucks in Buffalo became the first in the country to unionize last year, similar efforts spread across various stores in the country.

Over 220 Starbucks stores are seeking elections, as more are added every day.

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