Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2025
Blue Bottle Independent Union stages another Boston-area walkout
Workers protested alleged unfair labor practices, including claims concerning proposed surveillance cameras.
2025
Blue Bottle workers strike in Boston and California
Workers in the Boston area and California conducted strikes before Thanksgiving, alleging that the company was bargaining in bad faith.
2025
Alleged retaliation and unfair labor practices
The Blue Bottle Independent Union alleged unfair labor practices, including retaliation connected with organizer BB Young’s termination and proposed workplace surveillance.
2025
Boston and California labor strikes
Workers in Boston and California went on strike and accused Blue Bottle of bargaining in bad faith during union negotiations.
2024
Boston-area Blue Bottle workers begin union campaign
Workers at Boston-area cafés sought union recognition, citing pay, workplace input, and alleged mishandling of sexual-harassment concerns.
2024
Blue Bottle workers stage a Massachusetts walkout after recognition is refused
After the company declined voluntary recognition, organizing workers conducted a statewide walkout across the company’s greater Boston-area locations.
2024
Blue Bottle fires Boston union organizer
The company dismissed union organizer Remy Roskin amid the Boston organizing campaign; labor supporters disputed the circumstances.
2024
Boston labor-organizing dispute
Boston-area baristas organized around claims involving compensation, workplace input, and the handling of sexual-harassment concerns. The company declined voluntary recognition, prompting a walkout.
2024
Termination of union organizer Remy Roskin
Blue Bottle fired organizer Remy Roskin in September during the Boston labor campaign. Union supporters disputed the termination’s circumstances.