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Michael Hiltzik: How touchy-feely Starbucks became the poster child for illegal union-busting

Few American companies strive to project as warm and welcoming an image as Starbucks, in its treatment of customers and workers alike.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 9, 2023

Starbucks says Schultz isn't involved in union matters; Sanders disagrees

Starbucks reiterated Thursday that its outgoing CEO Howard Schultz is not the right person to testify on behalf of the company at a congressional hearing requested by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont. Despite being the public face of the Seattle-based coffee giant, the company said Schultz hasn't been involved in making…

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Starbucks 'threatened and spied' on workers before illegally firing them

A judge has ordered Starbucks to stop infringing on workers' rights after finding the coffee giant violated labour laws during a unionisation campaign in Buffalo, New York, US

Daily Mirror · Mar 2, 2023