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Starbucks Boycott

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Sanctioning a Boycott of Starbucks in Support of Starbucks Workers United Baristas WHEREAS, More than 12,000 Starbucks baristas across the United States have organized with Workers United-SEIU in order to secure fair wages, adequate staffing, sufficient hours, workplace protections, and a voice on

2026 Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship

03 Jul, 2026

Congratulations to Melina Fry and Grace Bowersox on being awarded the 2026 Indiana-Armstrong Central Labor Council Scholarships. Melina is a Pre-Law student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Law, Criminal Justice, and Society with minors in Political Science and Sociology. Melina is the

2026 Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship

23 Jan, 2026

The Indiana-Armstrong CLC Scholarship application for 2026 is now available! Click here for more information on eligibility and the application.

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