For some Starbucks employees, a closure in Lafayette shines light on ‘importance of being unionized’

A unionized Starbucks in Lafayette closed last week as part of a widespread shuttering of 250 locations in North America.

The coffeehouse, a converted bank building at U.S 287 and South Boulder Road, was notably large for the brand, with four customer bathrooms, ample seating and a drive-thru.

Twenty-two-year-old Riley Justice, who worked as a supervisor at the now-shuttered spot, said he and his coworkers were given little notice before its doors closed for good…

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