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Starbucks in Texas Medical Center becomes third in Houston area to unionize

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Posted on February 20, 2023 · As part of a nationwide labor movement, the Seattle-based coffeehouse chain has seen more than 275 of its stores unionize since late 2021, according to Starbucks Workers United.

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