Starbucks Union

So, to borrow a Starbuxism, what are IWW and Starbucks Workers Union's S.M.A.R.T. goals with regard to improving working conditions for members? Now that there are three union stores, and presumably more on the way, what are the specific goals and how are they going to be measured? $15/hr? One full-time partner for every part-time partner hired? 90% paid health insurance premiums? What basis is there for setting said goals? Are they built using data from other industries, or just the service industry or just Union data in the area? Are the demands achievable or realistic (and sustainable) given current market conditions, the company bottom line, etc.? What is the timeframe for these changes to take place?

I've always valued logic and reason and facts above heated arguments and passionate beliefs, so, regardless of your stance, I'd like the replies to have some substance rather than some of the unenlightened and dowright nasty comments I've seen throughout these forums. For instance, I can become a union member for $6/month now, but what, if any benefits come with that, and how does that typically project down the road? (will I be paying $100/mo union dues 5 or 10 years from now?) If a partner works at a union store, can they ever get promoted to management or be transferred elsewhere in the company? What's the current or proposed union pay structure for Starbucks partners?

Incidentally, I'm also looking for other partners in the Chicago area to discuss issues and the potential for organizing - see my post in the Regions section of the forum.

Thanks

-J

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