The coffee chain has challenged a federal judge’s order to reinstate a group of union activists who were fired at a store in Memphis.
Category: National Labor Relations Board
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Starbucks Faces New Pressure Over Union Campaign
Amid a dissident bid for board seats and boycotts by activists, the company has sent mixed signals about its willingness to engage with labor groups.
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Whole Foods Wins Case About Black Lives Matter Apparel
An administrative judge ruled that the chain did not break the law by forbidding employees to wear apparel showing support for Black Lives Matter.
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Federal Regulators Seek to Force Starbucks to Reopen 23 Stores
The National Labor Relations Board says the locations were closed because of union organizing, violating federal law.
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U.A.W. Accuses Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen of Labor Violations
A week after declaring a drive to organize nonunion automakers, the United Automobile Workers union filed charges against three foreign manufacturers.
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Amazon Is Cracking Down on Union Organizing, Workers Say
The company has disciplined union supporters and fired one in recent weeks, ahead of a trial that will weigh their right to interact with co-workers.
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How Training Repayment Agreements Trap Employees in Their Jobs
Workers who sign training repayment agreements can owe their employers thousands of dollars if they leave their jobs early. Regulators are starting to crack down on the practice.
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Amazon Union Group, Challenging Christian Smalls, Seeks Vote
A split over the stewardship of the union’s high-profile president, Christian Smalls, has led a rival faction to file a lawsuit seeking an election.
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Labor Board, Reversing Trump-Era Ruling, Widens Definition of Employee
The National Labor Relations Board, with a Democratic majority, restored a standard that counts more workers as employees rather than contractors.
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Supreme Court Backs Employer in Suit Over Strike Losses
The justices ruled that federal labor law did not block state courts from ruling on a case regarding damage caused when workers walked off the job.
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Companies Are Pushing Back Harder on Union Efforts, Workers Say
Apple, Starbucks, Trader Joe’s and REI are accused of targeting union supporters after organizing efforts gained traction, charges the companies deny.