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Buttons showing support for a Starbucks Union are seen at the Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, offices in Buffalo, New York, U.S., February 23, 2022. Photo by Brendan McDermid/REUTERS

Economy Oct 18

Starbucks, Workers United union sue each other in standoff over pro-Palestinian social media post

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Nation Mar 29

Senate Starbucks
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Senate Democrats grill former Starbucks CEO over allegations of anti-union practices

The former CEO of Starbucks went head to head with Democrats on Capitol Hill in a tense hearing over union drives at the company. Howard Schultz's opposition to unions has long been public, but some lawmakers and labor leaders allege…

By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters

Economy Mar 29

Howard Schultz, who stepped down as Starbucks CEO this month, originally declined to testify before a Senate committee, but changed his decision days before the committee planned to vote on a subpoena. File photo by David Ryder/REUTERS
Why scrutiny of Starbucks’ alleged union violations is boiling over now

Public scrutiny is brewing for former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz on Wednesday as he testifies before a Senate committee about the company's alleged anti-union practices.

By Justin Stabley

Economy Mar 07

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz delivers remarks at the Starbucks 2016 Investor Day in M...
Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz agrees to testify before Senate committee

Howard Schultz has agreed to appear before a U.S. Senate committee that is examining Starbucks' actions amid an ongoing unionization campaign.

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Economy Dec 16

The Starbucks sign is seen outside one of its stores in New York July 3, 2008. Photo by Chip East/REUTERS
Starbucks workers plan to strike for 3 days at 100 stores across country

Starbucks workers around the U.S. are planning a three-day strike starting Friday.

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Dec 17

Union objects to results of two Starbucks unionization votes

By Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

The union says the coffee retailer waged a "shock and awe" campaign meant to dissuade workers from voting to unionize. Starbucks denies the accusations.

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News Wrap: CDC, FDA expand booster availability to 16- and 17-year-olds

In our news wrap Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cleared the availability of COVID-19 booster shots for 16- and 17-year-olds. The White House is bracing for more bad news on inflation…

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