Starbucks workers at Long Beach stores to hold unionization vote
Employees at two Starbucks stores in Long Beach will begin voting this week on whether to unionize. Kara Finnstrom reports.
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Employees at two Starbucks stores in Long Beach will begin voting this week on whether to unionize. Kara Finnstrom reports.
Starbucks became the latest company to ban the use of "forever" chemicals from their food packaging, the toxic chemicals are called PFAs and are found in many different products. They are often linked to different health concerns like cancer - and there may even be a link to COVID.
A wild pursuit ended in arrest Sunday evening after a possible murder suspect, who had previously led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Los Angeles, fled from his vehicle on foot after driving into a cul-de-sac. As he fled, the suspect could be seen assaulting a woman in the area who was walking her dogs.
The victim's sister also worked at the same Starbucks, but was not there at the time.
The controversy sparked last June when a barista named Lenin asked customer and plaintiff Amber Giles to wear a mask in the store. She refused and left.
Front-line workers will receive a free tall brewed hot or iced coffee through Dec. 31.
It is only the second such Starbucks community store in the L.A. area.
Starbucks will require customers to wear a facial covering in any company-owned stores starting July 15.
An employee working at the Starbucks on the University of Southern California's campus has tested positive for COVID-19.
In the video posted to social media, activist Courtney Nichole can be heard screaming at two women dressed in black to stop vandalizing businesses, saying that the protest was peaceful and their actions were not helping the movement.
The company says it will give free coffee to those who are on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak — doctors, nurses, hospital staff, police officers and firefighters.
The company will also continue to pay its U.S. employees for the next 30 days, even if they choose to stay home, according to the press release.
Starbucks will temporarily adopt a 'to go' model and close or reduce hours near coronavirus outbreak clusters.
An employee who is diagnosed or exposed to COVID-19 will receive up to 14 days of full sick pay.
The coffee giant says they will continue to offer the 10-cent discount for anyone who brings in their personal mug or asks to consume their coffee or food in store.
Controversy was brewing Friday at a Riverside Starbucks where witnesses said two deputies were ignored by employees at the store, but was it because of the badge they wore?
Health officials have confirmed another case of measles in a resident connected to another recent case in Los Angeles County.
In the coffee chain's ongoing bid to be more eco-friendly, they've released new reusable cups that change color when filled with cold liquid.
Delivery orders will include a $2.49 booking fee with no minimum.
Delivery orders will include a $2.49 booking fee and customers will need to download the Uber Eats app.
Starbucks has opened its first "Signing Store" in the U.S. — a cafe staffed entirely by employees who can communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
This comes after Starbucks also announced it will be getting rid of plastic straws at all its stores.
A week after its hometown banned plastic drinking straws and utensils, the Seattle company said Monday that within two years, it will be using straws made from biodegradable materials like paper and specially designed lids.
Starbucks Corp. says Howard Schultz is stepping down as executive chairman later this month of the coffee chain he joined more than 30 years ago.
The Orange County Register reports Death Wish Coffee will be available at 1,627 Walmart stores across the country starting June 9.
