Episode 60: Why Juiceland Workers Went On Strike

“It’s not a labor shortage. It’s a wage shortage. Nobody is willing go back to a low pay for these conditions.”

Workers at a chain of juice bars have gone on strike over pay disparities and working conditions, including allegations of harassment and racism. The Checkout spoke at length with two striking workers who wished to remain anonymous.

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Episode #60 Notes

1:00 - What were some of the issues and conditions that resulted in this strike?

7:00 - On sexual harassment and racial bias in the workplace.

14:15 - On protecting employees from customer harassment.

19:00 - Pay disparities

25:00 - What were the immediate demands when you went on strike?

31:00 - How did the strike spread from the production centers to the retail stores?

33:15 - Negotiating with Juiceland management.

41:00 - What’s the current status of the strike?

47:00 - What can listeners do to support your efforts?