ALT Annabelle Heckler and Sandy Jimenez with “Comics as a Second Language,” which they co-authored with fellow students in a new graphic memoir class. (Photo by Alex Irklievski)

ALT A graphic highlighting the Great Labor Arts Exchange Union Drag Awards at the Labor Notes Conference. A drag queen wearing a flower head-dress holds aloft a Labor Notes flag

ALT Workers United and Starbucks share a commitment to developing a productive relationship in the best interests of Starbucks partners. During mediation discussions last week over ongoing brand and IP litigation, a constructive path forward emerged on the broader issues of the future of organizing and collective bargaining at Starbucks. To build on that path, Workers United and Starbucks have agreed to begin discussions on a foundational framework to achieve collective bargaining agreements for represented stores and partners, the resolution of litigation between the union and the company, including brand litigation, and a fair process for workers to organize. As a sign of good faith, Starbucks has agreed to provide workers represented by Workers United with credit card tipping and benefits announced by the company in May of 2022. While there is plenty of work ahead, coming together to develop this framework is a significant step forward and a clear demonstration of a shared commitment.

ALT "We've Been Voluntarily Recognized!" A number of popular memes, including Spider-Men Pointing at eachother, reaction guys, and others have been artistically recreated using pop culture characters like Link, Aang, Kratos, Aloy, Ahsoka, and Samus.

ALT pencil sketch of person using a picket sign to play air guitar to Diana Ross, with picketers behind them