

The Atlanta DSA joined Starbucks Workers United to organize the Howell Mill sip-in, while the New Georgia Project helped to organize the one at Ansley Mall. The sip-in organizers aim to rally public support as a pressure tactic to bring Starbucks to the negotiating table, while keeping workers’ morale high in the interim. Because that’s what really kills a lot of labor organizing.” “It shows that the community supports the workers and keeps them going. “These sort of events are really good for shop floor morale,” said Owen Hunt, an Atlanta Democratic Socialists of America member, who helped organize the Howell Mill sip-in. kick-off, and at the Ansley Mall sip-in, about 40 supporters quickly joined in after it started at 3 p.m. At Howell Mill, about 50 supporters joined the sip-in within just 30 minutes of its 1:30 p.m. Labor Day customers at the Howell Mill and Ansley Mall stores were receptive. The Atlanta sip-ins were part of a national Starbucks Workers United campaign to win a contract for all 225 unionized Starbucks stores. The unionized baristas also asked customers to sign a “No Contract, No Coffee” pledge, which says: “I commit to participating in the actions called for by Starbucks Workers United.” Signers receive notifications of local union actions, such as sip-ins, demonstrations, or strikes. That way, employees could call out the supportive phrases without violating any workplace protocols. We will not guarantee that tickets will be available as this event usually sells out.Newly unionized Ansley Mall and Howell Mill Starbucks workers held sip-ins on Labor Day to build public support for their campaign to win a contract with management.Ĭustomers showed their solidarity by using phrases like “Union Yes” or “Union Strong” instead of their names when they ordered coffee. Tickets may be sold at the door depending on capacity. This event runs similar to a craft fair, with the addition of wine and dessert. The second session will run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. The first session will run from 3pm to 6pm.


In place of not having wine, you will receive a single serving of wine to take home with you.ĭue to new PHO restrictions and that we aren't moving to stage 4 of reopening, we will be splitting this event into two times. THIS MAY CHANGE - but at the moment: Due to circumstances out of our control, because of an issue between the venue and the land owner, that has nothing to do with us, we are no longer able to have wine at the event, even though it was part of our contract. NOTE: IF WE SERVE, WE WILL NO LONGER BE SENDING YOU HOME WITH A SINGLE SERVING OF WINE. IF RECEIVED IN TIME, YOU WILL GET YOUR WINE/BEVERAGE ON SITE, AND ADDITIONAL GLASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. HOWEVER, WE ARE STILL WAITING FOR THE LICENSE. WE ARE NOW CLEARED FOR WINE AT OUR EVENT. 9 - THE ISSUE ABOUT LIQUOR HAS BEEN RESOLVED.
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Your ticket includes: Free Dessert, Unlimited Punch, Free Gift, Take home single glass of wine (unless wine is served at event, if it is there will not be one to take home), goodie bag and a ton of opportunities to win door prize.

Ticket prices will go up to $18.95 on Oct. Tickets are $13.95 (Early Bird Ticket Price Limited number available while they last) and include a free gift, dessert, a glass of wine and chances to win lots of door prizes. Featuring approximately 50 vendors, there will be something for everyone. This year's event is being held at Shannon Hall on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. All early bird tickets will be entered into a draw to win a $100 Gift Card to use at the event. Get your Christmas shopping done while you party with your friends at our annual Sip and Shop! Buy your early bird tickets NOW. Regular Admission Tickets will go on Sale on October 1. The Early Bird Tickets may sell out before Sept. The event has been split into two sessions due to new covid rules. LIMITED TICKETS! Your ticket will be valid for ONE session only. Please read the description through to the end BEFORE you purchase tickets regarding the Sip portion of this event. Masks will be required if it is mandated by PHO. PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccination WILL be required, depending on PHO mandates at that time.
