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One morning in June, Bri Adams, a manager at Compass Coffee’s Georgetown location, logged into her scheduling system to see her store had hired 16 new baristas.
As for the circumstances of Adams’s dismissal, Haft declined to comment, citing Compass Coffee’s “longstanding policy not to comment on individual employees regarding performance without their consent.” Adams, however, has her own theories: “I was very vocal about being an advocate for the baristas and trying to bring their perspective to the meeting,” says says. “Being so vocal, I believe that I essentially put a target on myself.
Our election is July 16. Compass Coffee has proven they will do whatever they need to stop this from happening. Breaking the law, calling in favors from friends, adding customers and partnerships to their list of baristas in order to stop this union.More updates to follow.
“Our employee list is a dynamic one, especially given the natural attrition and turnover in the service industry — and our final list of eligible voters will be determined on July 14th through a collaborative process between Compass Coffee, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Job Board and the National Labor Review Board,” Haft’s statement says.Adams says that while she didn’t know about the union effort until it went public on May 31, she supported the workers.
“At Compass Coffee, our team is dedicated to maintaining our equipment and cafe experience to the highest standards. We follow strict maintenance schedules and team-building best practices to ensure reliability and accountability as part of our dedication to legendary customer service,” Haft wrote in response to the allegation.
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