 In July 2008, baristas at the Mall of America I Starbucks announced their membership in the union, demanding seniority-based severance pay and the right to transfer for workers at closing stores.The organizing campaign is ongoing in Minneapolis and cities across the United States, and is growing in Europe and around the world.In July, 2009, Radio-Canada reported an attempt at unionization by employees of a Starbucks in Québec City, Québec, which was eventually successful.