Ben & Jerry's Workers At Flagship Store File For Union Election

Workers at Ben & Jerry's flagship ice cream shop in Burlington, Vermont have formed an organizing committee and petitioned for a union election.
The workers want greater input on staffing, pay, health, and safety issues as well as a seat at the table with management.
Ben & Jerry's, known for social justice advocacy, says they support the workers' right to unionize.
If the election is successful, the Burlington shop would become the first unionized Ben & Jerry's location in the U.S.
The union drive is part of a broader resurgence of labor organizing, including at companies like Starbucks that promote progressive values.