

Union Busting at the Doughnut Shop
Feb 5, 2024
Lydia and Ben from Doughnut Workers United discuss Blue Star Doughnut's campaign of fear, intimidation, and retaliation against union organizers. Topics include frustrations with the work environment, nurses being made to work while sick, disturbing incidents mishandled by management, unexpected changes in work schedules, union support and job loss, manipulative schedules leading to organizers quitting, company's excuses for layoffs, and the significance of word-of-mouth support.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unionization Efforts and Frustrations
02:15 • 12min
Nurses Working While Sick
14:30 • 4min
Disturbing Incidents and Mishandled Response
18:32 • 13min
Unexpected Changes and Job Insecurity
31:15 • 6min
Union Support and Furlough: A Messed Up Situation
36:55 • 3min
Challenging Votes and Organizers Quit
39:35 • 12min
Questioning Company's Excuses
51:59 • 9min
Word-of-Mouth Support and Sponsor Advertisements
01:00:52 • 3min