Pape and Danforth Starbucks becomes the first Toronto location to unionize [Video]

A Starbucks along the Danforth has become the first Toronto location to join a union. 

The United Steelworkers (USW) union recently announced that this is the first step in acquiring other Toronto locations. However, some have raised concerns it may affect the store’s ability to remain open. Some union organizers suggest Starbucks to be a known union buster.

During a vote on March 6 and 7, employees at the Pape and Danforth location voted yes to joining USW. The union did not release the specific results of the vote.

“In a world that is hostile to workers and increasingly becoming more precarious for us, having protections in place outside of those dictated by the company, as well as a shot at accessing a living wage, is more important than ever,” said Jo Price, an employee at the Danforth location in a media statement issued by USW. 

“We started this campaign because we intrinsically know our …