Alex Pine
President of the Blue Bottle Union and guest on the episode discussing union organizing, strikes, and bargaining tactics from Blue Bottle locations in Boston and the East Bay.
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Dec 20, 2025 • 3h 17min
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In this discussion, Alex Pine, President of the Blue Bottle Union, and Abby Sato, the union's Secretary-Treasurer, delve into the grassroots movement behind union organizing at Blue Bottle locations. They recount the fierce battles against unjust firings and the spirited walkouts that fueled their recent strikes. Their striking strategies highlight a refusal to yield to management's tactics. Listeners will find insights into the challenges of fostering solidarity and the call for support to boycott Blue Bottle until justice prevails for the workers.
Dec 16, 2025 • 37min
Strikes, Walkouts, and Union Busting At Nestlé's Blue Bottle
In this engaging discussion, Alex Pine, President of the Blue Bottle Independent Union, and Abby Sato, Secretary-treasurer, dive into the challenges they faced while organizing their union. They share intriguing accounts of strikes sparked by unfair firings and management's tactics, including bizarre reasons for disciplinary actions. Listeners will learn about their bold demands for better wages, the struggles against stalling negotiations, and how solidarity played a crucial role in their fight. Their relentless efforts shed light on the fight for fair workplace conditions at Blue Bottle.
