Compass Coffee Workers Say Company’s Hiring Boom Is an Anti-Union Tactic

Compass Coffee, a Washington-based company, has been hiring more workers to fill vacant positions and prepare for new store openings. However, union organizers claim this is a traditional tactic to dilute pro-union votes. Some new hires appear to be company plants or vulnerable individuals who would be reluctant to support a union at the risk of losing their jobs. The high-profile clash between the coffee company’s leadership and disenchanted employees will come to a head on July 16, when elections will be held at seven stores to determine if workers can unionize. This is the latest move by coffee workers in D.C. and nationwide seeking union cards to improve working conditions, wages, or benefits. Union organizer Cameron Call has faith in the organization and believes the National Labor Relations Board will support them if necessary.

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