Title
Unequivocally standing with unionized workers by endorsing the boycott of Starbucks called for by Workers United-SEIU by encouraging residents, neighboring local councils, and Philadelphia City Council to refrain from purchasing Starbucks products until Starbucks finalizes a fair union contract.
Body
WHEREAS, More than 12,000 Starbucks baristas across the United States are represented by Workers United-SEIU in order to secure fair wages, adequate staffing, sufficient hours, workplace protections, and a voice on the job; and
WHEREAS, Despite nearly five years of worker organizing and bargaining efforts, Starbucks has failed to finalize a first fair collective bargaining agreement with union baristas; and
WHEREAS, Starbucks has become the largest violator of U.S. labor law in modern history, with repeated findings of unlawful conduct against workers exercising their legally protected right to organize and bargain collectively; and
WHEREAS, Starbucks workers are seeking a fair, reasonable contract that would provide better pay, more staffing, enough hours to earn a living and qualify for benefits, and stronger workplace protections; and
WHEREAS, Philadelphia City Council has a proud history of supporting workers rights through the establishment of a Fair Work Week, prevailing wage for airport workers, the POWER Act and more; and
WHEREAS, Corporate greed, growing economic inequality, and a high cost of living threaten the well-being of working families, while workers continue to struggle for a fair share of the wealth they create; and
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby endorses the boycott of Starbucks called for by Workers United-SEIU.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That Philadelphia encourages residents and neighboring local councils to support unionized Starbucks baristas by refraining from purchasing Starbucks products until Starbucks finalizes a fair union contract with organized workers.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That Philadelphia City Council pledges to operate Starbucks-free for the duration of the boycott, meaning that Starbucks products shall not be purchased with Philadelphia City Council funds for meetings, conferences, or other official events.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That this boycott shall remain in effect until Workers United-SEIU and Starbucks reach and ratify a fair union contract that addresses workers' demands for fair wages, adequate staffing, sufficient hours, workplace protections, and respect on the job.
FINALLY RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Workers United-SEIU as a representation of our support.
End