By: Matt Wolfinger NEWTON, MA – Members of the Newton community braved the cold on Sunday, December 7 for a 5K fun run to support striking Starbucks baristas. The run, organized by Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), started and ended on the picket line at the Centre Street Starbucks […]

NEWTON, MA – Members of the Newton community braved the cold on Sunday, December 7 for a 5K fun run to support striking Starbucks baristas. The run, organized by Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and Boston Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), started and ended on the picket line at the Centre Street Starbucks with a unionized Brighton location serving as the midpoint.

Runners and volunteers joined striking SBWU baristas, holding handmade signs and chanting slogans like “No contract, no coffee” and “What’s disgusting? Union busting.” The event also featured live music from the Scollay Square Skiffle Band, who played songs about working class solidarity.