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Behind the Bastards

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Unionization Struggles at Blue Bottle Coffee

Exploring the formation of a union at Blue Bottle Coffee, the chapter discusses the company's evolution from a small cart to a global chain owned by Nestle. It touches upon the challenges faced by coffee workers in a high-end but exploitative market, highlighting the disconnect between company valuation and worker struggles. The conversation emphasizes the importance of unionization in addressing exploitation and improving working conditions in the specialty coffee industry.

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