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Screening of 'Partners' Shares Inside Story of the Starbucks Union Fight
Boulder DSA hosts free screening and panel discussion on Starbucks labor campaign
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Boulder DSA, in partnership with Working Films, is hosting a free screening of the documentary film 'Partners' that shares the story of how a group of Starbucks baristas in Buffalo, New York formed a labor union and are now fighting an anti-union campaign by the company. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with baristas from the Lafayette Starbucks location, which has been on strike since November 2025.
Why it matters
The Starbucks union drive in Buffalo has inspired over 11,000 Starbucks workers across the country to organize, making it a historic labor campaign. This event provides an opportunity for the community to learn more about the challenges workers face in organizing and the importance of supporting workers' rights.
The details
The 'Partners' screening and discussion will take place on February 26, 2026 from 5pm to 6:30pm at the Boulder Meadows Library. Free pizza will be provided, and attendees are asked to RSVP. The film draws from on-the-ground footage captured by workers and organizers, taking viewers to the front lines of the Starbucks union fight. After the screening, there will be a panel discussion with baristas from the Lafayette Starbucks location, which has been on strike since November 2025.
- The Starbucks union drive in Buffalo began in 2020.
- The Lafayette Starbucks location has been on strike since November 13, 2025.
- The 'Partners' screening and discussion will take place on February 26, 2026 from 5pm to 6:30pm.
The players
Boulder DSA
The Boulder chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, a grassroots political and educational organization.
Working Films
A national nonprofit organization based in North Carolina that leverages the power of documentary films to advance social justice and environmental protection.
Starbucks
A multinational coffee company and coffeehouse chain.
Lafayette Starbucks
A Starbucks location in Lafayette, Colorado that has been on strike since November 2025.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the Lafayette Starbucks workers to continue their strike.
The takeaway
This event highlights the growing momentum of the labor movement, particularly in the service industry, and the importance of supporting workers' rights and organizing efforts. The Starbucks union fight in Buffalo serves as a powerful example of how workers can come together to demand better working conditions and push back against corporate anti-union tactics.
