'Our goal in this action is to create a better-working and equal partnership between our community and yours,' ScoopersUnited wrote to Ben & Jerry's corporate leaders and co-founders about the unionizing effort in Burlington, Vermont.
that"workers are able to form and/or join trade unions of their choice, and to bargain collectively," and around 80% of the company's total workforce is covered by independent trade unions or collective bargaining agreements.
Scoopers United wrote that"we have seen the positive impact of community within our scoop shop. The support and comradery this store has cultivated are rare and unique. Collectively, we have come to embody Ben & Jerry's slogan of 'peace, love, and ice cream.'"
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