News Huntsville Starbucks worker faces controversial firing, union demands reinstatement Briar Wolf was fired after an incident involving an individual tearing down a Pride flag, prompting union demands for reinstatement. Alex Jobin / October 20, 2025
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville With an 8-2 vote, a Starbucks in Huntsville became the third in the state to unionize and the 586th nationwide. Chance Phillips / May 13, 2025
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election APR spoke with two baristas about their experiences at the Huntsville Starbucks location and why they want to unionize. Chance Phillips / April 29, 2025
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign Baristas said the district manager has illegally punished workers for wearing union pins, neglected worker safety, and contributed to understaffing. Chance Phillips / April 21, 2025
North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday. Alex Jobin / December 25, 2024
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line Union workers at the Midtown Starbucks in Birmingham are preparing to strike today, protesting lack of progress in contract negotiations. Chance Phillips / December 24, 2024
Five stories worth remembering from 2022 These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022. John H. Glenn / December 30, 2022
After ballot examination, Scottsboro Starbucks becomes second to unionize Over Halloween, a Starbucks in Scottsboro became the second location in Alabama to successfully form a union. John H. Glenn / November 2, 2022
Workers at Scottsboro Starbucks announce intent to organize The letter states that, due to prevailing working conditions, employees find it increasingly difficult "to provide the service our customers deserve when Partners cannot feel safe and support in their own work environment." John H. Glenn / June 7, 2022