Starbucks employees set to strike on one of the company's busiest days
It's Red Cup Day for Starbucks, a promotional day many customers take advantage of, but some employees are using the day to demand change.
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It's Red Cup Day for Starbucks, a promotional day many customers take advantage of, but some employees are using the day to demand change.
"Starbucks has deliberately made my continued employment at the company impossible," labor organizer claims.
The complaint relates to the company's alleged treatment of workers who unionized four Pittsburgh stores.
The workers went on strike calling for an end to the company's unfair labor practices.
Starbucks Workers United members in Bloomfield have gone on strike, calling for an end to unfair labor practices.
This time it was Penn Center East and Eastside.
Penn Center East and Eastside locations voted to unionize.
The vote signals a win for baristas across Pennsylvania.
The staff at the Bloomfield Starbucks became the first in Pennsylvania to become unionized.
Your barista may be looking to unionize.
Improper packaging could have led to spoilage.
The workers made their demands clear - better working conditions and a better living wage.
On Friday, the Starbucks store at Amos Hall in Oakland filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board.
A rally is set to start in just a few hours in Bloomfield for Starbucks employees who plan on making their voices heard on unionizing.
Employees at a local Starbucks are trying to unionize.
Many stores are closed on Christmas, but if you're still out and about looking for a place for last-minute gifts or something to eat, there are a few options.
Starbucks is bringing back its free coffee giveaway for first responders and health care workers as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise.
The Starbucks location at WVU's University Place is temporarily closed due to coronavirus exposure.
According to Starbucks, they plan to move away from the cafe model and expand their to-go business.
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Starbucks is extending its offer of free coffee to workers who are on the frontlines fighting coronavirus.
Starbucks is offering a tall coffee, hot or iced, to all first responders and medical workers until May 3.
For environmentally-conscious coffee lovers, they may have to wait awhile before they can bring their own cups again.
A police chief in Oklahoma said one of his officers picked up a coffee order from a local Starbucks on Thanksgiving with the word "PIG" printed on the label.
Two teens have been accused of committing an armed robbery at a Pittsburgh Starbucks, making off with cash from the register and tip jars.
A viewing will be held in Scott Township on Sunday with a funeral mass on Monday at St. Paul Cathedral.
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Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
A viewing will be held in Scott Township on Sunday with a funeral mass on Monday at St. Paul Cathedral.
The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. on Friday at Club Pittsburgh located along Penn Avenue.
No one was injured when an explosion destroyed two apartments at the Century Townhomes in Clairton on Thursday night.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
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A former Westmoreland County employee was charged with theft after detectives said he ordered unauthorized pay increases.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania spoke on the pick on social media.
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
A pizzeria in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
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The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
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With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
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Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Pittsburgh EMS workers say they are understaffed and overstretched, racing from one call to the next.
The Steelers have lost all six Thursday night divisional road games with Tomlin as coach.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Steelers 24-19 on Thursday at a snowy Huntington Bank Field in Ohio.
Snow blanketed the field on Thursday during the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the Cleveland Browns.
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Pittsburgh remains at the forefront of the robotics industry.
Spirit Airlines announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot itself.
Giant Eagle has opened a new grocery store in Pittsburgh's Westwood neighborhood.
The latest economic data shows consumer prices rose slightly in October, which is impacting people's holiday budgets.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Sierra Ferrell are hitting the road for 25 shows across the United States and Canada.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The first 10 names entering the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame could be announced as soon as next fall.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
One person was shot inside Club Pittsburgh in the Strip District.
Two apartments were destroyed in a late-night explosion.
People who trap neuter and release community cats in city neighborhoods are scratching their heads because they're unhappy with some of the changes.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
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Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
