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File #: 22-5560    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 9/6/2022 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/13/2022 Final action: 9/13/2022
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in support of the Starbucks workers in Harris County who have announced publicly an intent to organize a union.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis

 

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Resolution

 

 

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MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

 

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution in support of the Starbucks workers in Harris County who have announced publicly an intent to organize a union.

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Background and Discussion:

In July 2022, Starbucks workers at the 2801 South Shepherd Drive location became the first in Houston to announce plans to unionize. This resolution supports workers and their ability to choose whether to unionize without fear of reprisal.

 

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Alignment with Goal(s):

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_ Governance and Customer Service

 

Prior Court Action (if any): N/A

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Location:

Address (if applicable): 2801 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas 77098

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

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Anticipated Court Date: September 13th, 2022

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Sophie Elsner, Policy Director Precinct One

Attachments (if applicable): Resolution (submitted separately)