Starbucks baristas hope unionizing will bring them respect

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Baristas at a Starbucks in Lakewood pose with customers who support their union campaign. Employees at the store have until May 13 to cast their ballots.

Baristas at a Starbucks in Lakewood pose with customers who support their union campaign. Employees at the store have until May 13 to cast their ballots. Photo by Josie Serrano.

Nearly 50 Starbucks shops nationwide have voted to unionize this year. Now LA County’s Starbucks baristas are brewing up change.

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Host:

Steve Chiotakis

Producers:

Christian Bordal, Jenna Kagel, Giuliana Mayo, Rebekah Ludman