Theguardian iconTheguardianAug 31, 2026

‘Revenge of the Rust belt’: Starbucks film-maker on Baristas vs Billionaires

Their efforts, and Starbucks' responses, have culminated in one of the most expansive union-organizing campaigns – and one of the most aggressive union- busting campaigns – in modern US history.

‘Revenge of the Rust belt’: Starbucks film-maker on Baristas vs Billionaires

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Their efforts, and Starbucks' responses, have culminated in one of the most expansive union-organizing campaigns – and one of the most aggressive union- busting campaigns – in modern US history.

Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers' struggle to unionize: 'These young kids are so inspirational' As the food service industry was pushed on to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021,...

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Their efforts, and Starbucks' responses, have culminated in one of the most expansive union-organizing campaigns – and one of the most aggressive union- busting campaigns – in modern US history. Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers' struggle to unionize: 'These young kids are so inspirational' As the food service industry was pushed on to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, workers at Starbucks stores in the Buffalo region of New York went public to announce their union-organizing campaign.

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  • Director Mark Mori followed coffee chain workers' struggle to unionize: 'These young kids are so inspirational' As the food service industry was pushed on to the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021,...

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