BUFFALO, N.Y. — Employees of Spot Coffee voted in favor of forming a union.
In a 43-6 vote, workers decided to unionize Tuesday evening. The vote took place at the offices of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in downtown Buffalo and involved workers at the Hertel, Elmwood, Williamsville, and Delaware Avenue locations.
Charges were filed against the coffee shop in July claiming three workers were fired for trying to organize a union. The NLRB has yet to rule on the matter.
Senator Tim Kennedy said in a statement:
"Today's affirmative vote by the employees of four Western New York Spot Coffee locations to form a union sends a resounding message: working men and women in our community will always stand up for each other. We will continue to fight for fair pay and benefits for a fair day’s work, and will not back down from the fight when challenged. Together, we will rise and protect workers’ rights."