SEATTLE – As Starbucks fights to maintain control over its workforce, the coffee-making chain announced the company is increasing its average barista pay. On August 1, average hourly pay at Starbucks will be nearly $17/hour nationally, the press release states. Starbucks says it also plans pay hikes for management. However, the pay increases and added benefits would only apply to non-unionized stores, according to the release. Starbucks has locations in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, Leavenworth, Moses Lake, Ephrata, Omak and Ellensburg.
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