"Voodoo Doughnut employees in Old Town have been involved in a long-standing effort to unionize, aiming for wage increases, fair scheduling, and enhanced safety protections due to issues like COVID-19 and local crime. The union, Doughnut Workers United, has faced challenges in getting recognized, with past elections resulting in ties. They have also dealt with extreme weather concerns, such as during a heat wave in 2021, which led to employee walkouts and firings, followed by a settlement." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden