From Naomi, a local Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) Organizer:
Workers at the Starbucks in Santee, CA are voting in their union election on April 20, 2026. For nearly a month, they’ve faced intense union-busting: an influx of management and fear-mongering one-on-ones from corporate Labor Relations. These workers are exhausted and scared, and they need visible solidarity from the community to vote YES.
We’re asking union members in or near Santee to stop by the store throughout the week to deliver messages of encouragement and share stories of how their union has been a cornerstone in their lives.
Thursday, April 16: An open invite is already on the graphic, but if a small group of 5+ workers can visit together, I’d love to meet there, say hello, and take a solidarity photo. I’m flexible on time!
Any other day/time this week: Even general visits from union allies and members would be a huge boost in these final days. If workers can commit times or send pictures from the store, that works great.
Please let me know if you can help coordinate or spread the word. Thank you for standing with Santee workers, and for always being a fantastic ally to SBWU workers in San Diego.
In solidarity,
Naomi Martinez, SBWU Organizer
(510)401-7259