Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 5:00 pm Article: Scoop Video
Unite Gives Starbucks A Taste Of
Union
Scoop Video: Unite Union
launched its SuperSizeMyPay.Com Campaign today with a crowd of
about 100 people gathered to send a message to Starbucks and
other fast-food and cafe outlets to give their workers a
fair deal. Worldwide, this is the first time a Union has
picketed Starbucks.
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