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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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John Bowden

Howard Schultz draws laughs from workers after taking offence to union busting charge

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Howard Schultz drew an audible reaction from the attendees of a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on Wednesday when he denied being a union-buster.

It was a comical moment that broke up an otherwise very contentious hearing that was punctuated by Republicans aiming insults at Democrats while Mr Schultz battled charges that he and his company mistreat workers who seek to unionise their stores.

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