Closing stores because people want a union is a bitch move 
Not near as big of a bitch move as accepting a job that’s non-union and then trying to unionize it
Uh buddy, all jobs are non unionized until someone makes a decision to unionize them.
Was thinking this too. We know whether it’s the chicken or the egg in this case.
I “get” both sides tho. Starbucks and Trader Joe’s seem to be overall a much more fair employer over the years than their competitors…doesn’t seem like they “deserve” this compared with others. Tho I completely agree that one of the reasons this country has a middle class is because of unions, and they deserve my support. IDK, maybe it’s just my defect of character of “going against authority” itching.
In my job I watch management eff labor all the time. Kinda wears on me.
I think people lash out against union workers who aren't tradesmen because we were all taught that unions were created to protect the safety of workers and the safety of someone working at Trader Joe's seems laughable to nearly everyone.
As far as these two cases go. Starbucks is definitely notorious for overworking employees. I think any business with franchisees run the risk of the franchisee not adhering to company standards and ideals. Specific to Starbucks, and frankly most franchises, the corporate structure is too far removed from the rank and file, and are either slow to respond or simply ignore issues in their stores.
I don't know what the issue, if there is one, with Trader Joe's. There have been unions for grocery workers for generations. TJs has a lot more to lose with trying to bust unions than they stand to gain. I can't imagine, outside of their main rival, Whole Foods, a business with a more liberal customer base. And like I said every other major grocery chain in the country employ union workers.
