According to DePapes own testimony.

Twin Cities Starbucks join the picket line 01:01 The protest comes amid signs that the push by employees to unionize Starbucks has slowed after three cafes in upstate New York in 2021 became the first company stores to organize.His store voted to unionize last year.

He thinks a contract would help improve working conditions at his busy Manhattan store.Its been more of a downgrade than an uphill for us.were the fourth busiest store on the entire East Coast and we saw upwards of 500 drinks an hour.

Starbucks refuses to bargain over issues related to promotion days.while executives with the restaurant chain blame the union for the impasse.

scheduling and other workplace issues.

We make every effort and have invested significant resources to ensure partner scheduling practices are in alignment with New York Citys Fair Workweek and Just Cause Laws.where both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests were taking place.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident and are asking anyone with information to reach out to the sheriffs office at (805) 384-4745.Witnesses told investigators that a man struck Kessler before he fell and hit his head on the ground.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.Kessler was struck in the head by a megaphone wielded pro-Palestinian protester.