The National Labor Relations Board says the locations were closed because of union organizing, violating federal law.
Category: Starbucks Corporation
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Starbucks Tells Union It Wants to Resume Contract Talks
After the coffeehouse chain proposed terms for contract negotiations, Workers United, which represents 9,000 employees, said it was open to productive steps.
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Starbucks Workers Plan Walkout During Red Cup Giveaway Day
Unionized employees say promotional events like Thursday’s exacerbate staffing and scheduling problems at the chain’s stores.
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In China Businesses Cut Prices as Consumers Spend Less
Beijing hopes spending can spur growth, which has been dragged down by slowing real estate sales and exports. But shoppers are gravitating to discounts.
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What Is a ‘Moat’?
Company leaders talk a lot about “moats.” That can sometimes invite regulatory scrutiny, as it did with Amazon, which was sued this week.
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Starbucks to Offer ‘Clearer’ Guidelines on Décor After Pride Clash
The company said it would be more specific in its policies on store decorations and reiterated its support of the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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Starbucks Union Raises Pressure With Plan to Strike Over Pride Décor
Workers at more than 150 stores plan to stage strikes over the next week after the union said managers told workers not to decorate for Pride Month, a claim the company has denied.
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Remote Work Gives Amazon Workers a Common Cause
At Amazon, warehouse workers have shown support for corporate colleagues, noting they have nothing to gain if office workers lose flexibility that the pandemic proved possible.
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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.