Starbucks may be ubiquitous around the world, but a lot of work happens behind the scenes that isn’t visible to the average consumer: and the “partners” - what Starbucks calls its employees - say the work isn’t always easy. Thousands of Starbucks employees around the world have used Coworker.org’s resource to call for improvements in their workplaces -- and they’ve won remarkable changes.

New technologies impact all of us in our workplaces in a range of different ways. In recent years, more people are doing work that is entirely mediated by app-based platforms -- from cleaners and movers to transcriptionists and lawyers to drivers and dog walkers, and many more.

Employees at many companies in Coworker.org’s networks are grappling with the introduction of software that mediates hiring, performance, scheduling, productivity and wellness of workers. In other cases, such as Uber drivers and Instacart shoppers, the entire work experience is managed by algorithms on apps downloaded to their personal devices.

Across a broad range of industries, people are speaking out for safe and dignified workplaces free from harassment, discrimination and abuse. Workers have used Coworker.org’s tools to start their own campaigns to fight for protection from harassment and retaliation for reporting abuse.

Winning changes in our workplaces and building worker power isn’t easy. But passionate people with the right tools and resources -- and a bit of courage -- can change the world. Coworker.org is committed to helping those who want to advocate for justice and fairness at work build their skills and leadership.