If a Vanguard existed it could work towards bringing together these union workers and coffee farmers. The problem is that it does not seem like something a Starbucks union would even find interesting or empowering.

This is part of the problem. Some workers rely on the exploitation of other workers. How can this be reconciled? This is why I yawn when the news about Starbucks unions gets around. No one has the answers. I’ve even asked Starbucks workers about this specifically. They just want a better wage. They aren’t looking to leverage the political power of their labor to promote solidarity much less consequencial action.