Midwest Action Network

The Grand Rapids Starbucks Union (IWW) and the Spanish CNT have announced a Global Day of Action to protest Starbucks union busting in Sevilla, Spain and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On April 24th, 2008 Monica, a member of the CNT, was fired from a Starbucks in Sevilla for her union activity.
In Grand Rapids the National Labor Relations Board continues to investigate Starbucks for Unfair Labor Practices.
The two groups are calling on all social organizations, unions, and invdividuals to organize and participate in this Day of Action.

Grand Rapids Protest:
4 pm July 5th
Starbucks at 28th St. and East Beltline

ALL BIKE-RIDERS that would like to carpool to 28th st. meet at the Starbucks (2172 Wealthy) in East Grand Rapids at 3pm. There will be an action at this Starbucks around 3:15 and then we'll caravan to the Starbucks on 28th for the action at 4pm.

To get involved locally contact:
Grand Rapids Starbucks Workers Union
grandrapidsstarbucksunion@yahoo.com
616-881-5263
PO Box 6629
Grand Rapids, MI 49516
Stand up for worker's rights and against globalization!