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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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- Blue Star Doughnut engaged in illegal union busting tactics, including furloughing employees who supported the union.
- Challenges during the unionization campaign at Blue Star included last-minute scheduling changes, unfair probation extensions, and management's use of intimidation tactics.
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Unfair treatment of workers and union busting
The podcast highlights the mistreatment of workers at Blue Star and their efforts to unionize. The workers faced issues such as inconsistent pay, an unfair disciplinary system, and a lack of sick time and PTO. They also discuss how management mishandled sexual assault allegations made by workers. The podcast reveals that the company engaged in illegal union busting tactics, including furloughing employees who supported the union. The workers have set up a GoFundMe campaign to support those affected by the furlough.
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