An independent union at Mexican Food Chain Chipotle in the United States has officially been formed after workers at a location in Augusta, Maine, acquired union cards from the majority of its employees on Wednesday. The workers have formed a new union they are calling Chipotle United. They claim they are not yet looking to join forces with the Service Employees International Union. That particular Union has been trying to organize Chipotle employees in New York City. Workers at the Augusta location sent a letter to management and Chipotle’s corporate offices informing them of their desire to organize a union, according to the Central Maine Morning Sentinel. It is extremely doubtful that the firm or store management will accept the union’s voluntary recognition without a fight, however. Unionized Workforces A unionized workforce makes it more difficult for employers like Chipotle to abuse its exploited workers.…
