Ben and Jerry's is latest progressive company to be brought into the union debate as scoopers at its flagship store in Vermont move to unionize
Ben & Jerry's flagship store in Vermont has become the latest retail shop to move towards unionizing.
"When will the activism and social mission our company empower come to reflect its own scoopers, the ones who work every day to keep their lines moooving?" the organizing committee behind the union wrote in"Despite record-breaking profits, incredible bounce-backs post-pandemic, and unwavering smiles, our staff is exploited within our work environment," the committee added. Workers at the store call their organization"Scoopers United.
"Ben & Jerry's is committed to the goal of operating our company in a way that is fair, inclusive, and equitable, while being a dynamic and fun place for all workers," the spokeswoman said."We welcome the steps taken by the workers at our company-owned Scoop Shop in our hometown of Burlington, VT." Ben & Jerry's workers told the Washington Post that they decided to pursue a union after management took away the store's tip jar for the company's annual Free Cone Day. Workers said the jar was later returned, but its removal left them without tips on one of the store's busiest days.
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