Starbucks Faces 34 New Union Complaints: A Storm Brewing for the Coffee Giant?
AInvestFriday, Jan 10, 2025 1:56 am ET
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As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, so do the tensions between Starbucks and its workers. The coffee giant is once again facing a barrage of union complaints, with Starbucks Workers United filing 34 new charges with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This latest development comes amidst a resurgence in labor disputes, raising concerns about the company's long-term growth and profitability.



The complaints, lodged across 16 states, allege that Starbucks has engaged in unfair labor practices, including targeting and dismissing employees for their union activities. Starbucks has dismissed the allegations as unfounded, but the NLRB will investigate these cases, and if found credible, they could proceed to agency judges.

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