[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H46]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATIONS TO STARBUCKS WORKERS UNITED

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, from the steel mills to the 
auto plants, Buffalo and Western New York are communities that respect 
hard work and have a long and strong record of leading and supporting 
the labor movement.
  That tradition continues with local Starbucks workers. Despite 
pressure tactics and roadblocks, they were successful in their bid to 
organize unions at Starbucks locations in Buffalo and Cheektowaga, New 
York.
  This weekend, I was proud to stand with the Starbucks Elmwood 
employees who were fighting for better working conditions.
  Today, I recognize the efforts of all workers who show courage and 
solidarity in their fight for fair wages and working conditions.
  Every social movement in America started from the ground up, from 
people with passion and vision to demand better for their workplace, 
for their community, and for our collective future.
  Congratulations to Starbucks Workers United. Your organizing 
achievement is a victory for many and an inspiration to all.

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