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A Starbucks at Shepherd Drive and Harold Street in Upper Kirby may become the first to unionize in Houston. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)

Montrose Starbucks employees look to unionize, trend could follow

By Sofia Gonzalez

Texas is a right-to-work state, with only 4% of employers unionized, but that has not stopped Houston workers from attempting to unionize their workplace.

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Jeff Armstong first joined Doug’s Barber Shop in 2002. He returned in 2012 and eventually became its owner in 2014. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Heights barber shop carries on legacy of ...
Jessica Prior runs Lankford with her husband, Paul, who is not pictured, and General Manager Nathan Wolfshohl (left). (Ilana Williams/Community Impact Newspaper)
Local Houston burger joint Lankford Grocery & Market passed down through generations
Memorial Hermann Health System named Bryan Sisk as the health care network's senior vice president and chief nursing executive. (Courtesy Memorial Hermann Health System)
Memorial Hermann names new vice president, chief nursing executive
Kelly McDonald announced her candidacy for state representative for House District 3 on Sept. 1. (Courtesy Texas Association of School Boards)
Magnolia ISD trustee Kelly McDonald announces candidacy for state rep. seat; Hokulia Shave Ice opens near Spring and more Houston-area news
Children's Lighthouse is a child care and early education company that has more than 60 franchise locations across the U.S. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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​​​​​​​Bryce Deadmon celebrates his Olympic accomplishments with members of the community. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Missouri City lauds Olympian Bryce Deadmon; Chipotle expands to Kingwood and more Greater Houston news
Jacques Fox, chef and owner of Artisans Restaurant in Midtown, stands in front of his French restaurant's kitchen, wearing his medallion bestowed on him on July 1. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact Newspaper).
Midtown restaurant owner celebrates ‘accolade of career’ being knighted by consul general of France
Missouri City resident Jackie Ward became the chief nursing officer at Texas Children’s Hospital in January. (Photo by Michael Carr Photography, graphic by Chase Brooks/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: Jackie Ward, Texas Children's Hospital chief nursing officer, discusses career, nursing during COVID-19
Mixed media portrait artist highlights health care workers
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform demonstrations across the country. (Courtesy Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez/U.S. Air Force)
Jersey Village native to lead Air Force's Thunderbirds; H-E-B makes curbside services free and more Houston-area news
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance on in-person instruction for K-12 grade schools March 19. (Courtesy Pexels)
CDC eases rules on social distancing in schools; Houston parks start reopening and more news