Ultimo Coffee News Today

OCF Coffee House permanently closed its three locations Monday, one week after employees announced their plans to join Philly Workers United Local 80. CEO Ori Feibush says the coffee shops have never made money, and that legal expenses tied to the unionization push make business unsustainable. Employees say he's pulling the rug out from underneath them.

Ultimo Coffee workers are seeking to raise $7,500 to cover the income they may lose if they strike. Unionized workers at the coffee chain's Newbold and Rittenhouse locations voted to authorize a strike last week. They have established a GoFundMe campaign for people to donate to their relief fund. The next bargaining session is scheduled for next week.

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