Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York
Coffee shop · Chelsea ·
Coffee roastery, cocktails, baked sweets, and premium coffee experiences
Coffee roastery, cocktails, baked sweets, and premium coffee experiences
"Workers at a Reserve Roastery in New York City walked off beginning October 26, alleging management refused to address a bedbug infestation and that there was mold in the ice machines. Company representatives initially denied the claims, but New York state inspectors subsequently found mold in the ice machine. The 46-day strike concluded after the union secured a thorough bedbug inspection and remediation, improved health and safety training, and a higher cadence of maintenance and cleaning at the cafe." - Amy McCarthy
"Workers at Starbucks’ Chelsea roastery have been on strike for a month amid reports of bed bugs, mold, and a moth infestation and allegations that the company has resisted bargaining with the union; this comes as Starbucks employees from more than 100 stores nationwide — including a handful in NYC — staged strikes tied to the “Red Cup Rebellion” and broader demands over scheduling, staffing, and bargaining." - Melissa McCart
"At the company's first Reserve location in the Meatpacking District, I observed an ongoing strike over alleged health and safety issues — including mold and bed bugs — and the picket line continues at 61 Ninth Avenue (West 15th Street)." - Luke Fortney
"Workers at the massive Starbucks Roastery at 61 Ninth Avenue, at West 15th Street, are on day two of a strike related to the coffee chain’s resistance to bargaining with the union and alleged health and safety issues; in April, workers at the Meatpacking District Starbucks won their historic union election, becoming the first NYC location to do so, and the press release cites problems including a moldy ice machine and recent outbreaks of bed bugs on Ninth Avenue." - Emma Orlow
"At its New York City Roastery, Starbucks agreed to its first legal settlement over unfair labor practice charges tied to the Roastery’s April 2022 union vote; I understand the charges allege workers were disciplined for their involvement in union organizing." - Melissa McCart
