Massapequa Starbucks approves unionPosted on May 5, 2022 at 5:52 am by John Lynch The Massapequa Starbucks on Merrick Road will become the first Starbucks on Long Island approved to unionize. in a victory for workers at the location, It was approved by the store’s employees in a 19 to 8 vote. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)