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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December 24, 2024

Five stories worth remembering from 2022

These stories are worth revisiting because they provide a clearer picture of 2022.

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.

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."

June 7, 2022