Collaborative Union of Providence Service-workers

We are CUPS!
An independent union of café workers for fair workplaces.

Co-op biz account: @WECoffeeCoop

📧[email protected]

[Collaborative Union of Providence Service-workers @RI_CUPS]

@UFCWLocal328 Congratulations!!

[danny cordova (@dannycordova.bsky.social) @DannyJCordova]

Oh my god oh my god that's me?!?! In a @profwolff tweet?!?!

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Happy #MayDay!!!

Today we are celebrating our first year operating as a worker co-op! Join us starting at 4 for a b-day party as we build solidarity with the community for worker rights with an art show, mocktails, and cake!!

Thank you for your support!

#WorkersDay
#coop
#pvd

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

This Sunday, we are celebrating our first year since reopening as a worker co-op! We want to take some time to express our thanks for the support and build solidarity with the community for worker rights! There'll be music, an art show opening, and cake! Thx for the support!!! ❤️

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Upcoming pro-tenant RI legislation needs support!

Items include prohibition of immigration status inquiries and limits on rent increases + application fees. MORE INFO👇

SOME PEOPLE ARE FIGHTING AGAINST THIS!

If you have a minute, pls email your legislator and show ur support

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Pop-up rent relief clinic happening now! Here until 7PM!!

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

REMINDER: We are hosting a pop-up Rent Relief clinic tomorrow from 4PM to 7PM at the shop. No appointment needed, bilingual Spanish/English assistance will be provided.

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Are you or someone you know falling behind on rent and utility payments? We are holding a Rent Relief pop-up clinic with @GeorgeWileyCRI this Sunday, March 13th, at the shop from 4PM to 7PM. No appointment is needed and bilingual Spanish/English assistance will be provided.

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Thank you to @BillBartholomew and @RIPBSWeekly for talking to us about our dizzying journey from becoming unionized to collectively owning the business!

Give it a watch!

#PVD
#Coffee
#coops

https://t.co/Igu9aMIxXD

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

We stand in solidarity with our friends @RedInkPVD as they navigate through this troubling event. This behavior is inexcusable. We don't tolerate fascists and Nazis in our community, nor are we intimidated by them.

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

This city's war on the homeless population is just plain cruel.

Our leaders would rather throw people on the streets in freezing temps than providing any assistance.

These tactics are not helping anyone; they just perpetuate cruelty. Stop it.
@pvdcitycouncil
@ProvidenceRIPD

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

HOURS UPDATE: Starting tomorrow, we're closing earlier on weekdays for the winter season. We're doing this to accommodate the safety of our staff and community. They are subject to change so please stay tuned to our social for updates as we navigate these difficult times. ☕☕☕

[Collaborative Union of Providence Service-workers @RI_CUPS]

A historical victory for sure!! Congratulations!! 🥳

[Starbucks Workers United @SBWorkersUnited]

Victory at Elmwood, the first unionized Starbucks store in the United States—history made!!!

[danny cordova (@dannycordova.bsky.social) @DannyJCordova]

Spoke to @Jorge_Elorza today for #SmallBusinessSaturday @WECoffeeCoop. We talked about worker co-ops and how it's a viable alternative to traditional business models. He said he's willing to help grow co-ops in #PVD. Hope we can work cooperatively to make it happen!

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

Great to talk to you today about worker co-ops and how it's a viable alternative to traditional business models, @Jorge_Elorza!

Hopefully we can work on growing the co-op model in #PVD. It's essential that we don't undermine workplace democracy.

#cooperation
#Coffee
#pvd

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

It's still spoopy season so why not try our new and improved pumpkin spice latte! 🎃☕

House-made sauce? ✅
Can it be made vegan? ✅
Not made by a coffee company that is anti-union? ✅
Just all around delicious? ✅

Drop on by soon!

[White Electric Coffee Co-op @WECoffeeCoop]

This is despicable and shameful, @Jorge_Elorza, @pvdcitycouncil, @ProvidenceRIPD.

Instead of providing housing for all, our city leaders are allowing homelessness to continue by destroying camps and forcing more people in the streets.

We need serious solutions. This ain't it.

[Collaborative Union of Providence Service-workers @RI_CUPS]

Thank you.

The past year showed us the flaws in our society, especially how much we take workers for granted. The term "unskilled work"is used to justify low wages and we're honored to be part of a movement that fights for the dignity and respect that service workers deserve.

[Providence Leftist Radio Podcast @plrpodcast]

Shout out to @RI_CUPS for their strength and success coming together as workers to create a place where they may thrive.

In the years ahead, as more workers find class consciousness in the service industry, @RI_CUPS will stand as one of the early successes.