Leftist Philadelphia Coffee House Workers Unionize, Company Shuts All 3 Locations, 30 Employees Lose Jobs – EVOL

A group of leftist coffee house workers in Philadelphia are outraged after their plan to unionize backfired.

On Tuesday, more than 30 employees of the small Philadelphia-based specialty coffee chain OCF Coffee House shops were told they are now out of work after an abrupt closure of the business.

The workers lost their jobs after they announced their intention to unionize and join Workers United Local 80.

The union has been active in organizing workers at coffee shops in the Philadelphia market over the past two years.

“We the workers of OCF have demanded recognition of our union from CEO Ori Feibush,” Local 80 wrote on OCF workers’ behalf on Instagram.

“Today we stand strong together prepared to fight for our voice at work.

“Stay tuned as we prepare for next steps!!”

Citing legal costs associated with a new unionization effort, the owner of OCF Coffee House announced the closure of all three locations.

“We wanted better pay and stability and part-time health benefits, not only full-time,” said former employee, Stephanie Slaughter.

The now out-of-work employees were stunned that their plan to unionize backfired.

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In a letter to employees and patrons, the owner of OCF Coffee House, Ori Feibush,

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