Workers at the original Starbucks store, located in Pike Place Market, Seattle, are advocating for unionization as they face challenges in contract negotiations with Starbucks. Nailah Diaz, a barista with five years of experience, highlighted issues such as unfair treatment and safety concerns from the high volume of tourists visiting the store. The Pike Place store, a significant tourist attraction, has seen increased pressure on employees, leading to discussions about unionizing. The workers filed for a union election earlier this month, joining over 600 Starbucks locations that have successfully unionized since 2021. However, negotiations for a first contract have stalled, prompting Starbucks Workers United to file an unfair labor practice charge against the company, alleging regressive bargaining tactics. The average time to secure a first contract is approximately 465 days, but workers at this location have been fighting for over four years. Starbucks maintains that it is negotiating in good faith and offers competitive pay, while workers express solidarity in their efforts to improve workplace conditions.