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There was a lot on the docket during the most recent meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature, plus some debate not tied to any specific motions. Here's a recap.
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The unfair labor practice charges include temporarily and permanently closing stores and firing union leaders.
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The resolution passed committee on a four-to-one vote. The full council will vote on the resolution on July 6th.
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"We still don’t know if we’ll have jobs after Friday and we’re bargaining for the store and we’re not going to give that up.”
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A Starbucks spokesperson told Bloomberg that the closure was based on facilities, staffing and time and attendance issues.
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“Today, we unionize a store that is not even four months old. That really shows that the unions are in the future for Starbucks."
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Inspired by a successful effort to unionize a location in Buffalo in December, Starbucks workers at three locations in Ithaca said they want to follow suit.