Starbucks Accused of Union Busting as it Announces New Benefits | Eater

"This location recently voted to unionize and is counted among 50 Starbucks stores nationwide that have organized; its partners are now part of broader bargaining efforts even as the company announced a $1 billion commitment to partner and store investments and a scheduled August 1 wage increase (either a 3% raise or $15/hour for eligible hires), along with expanded sick-time accrual options and student-loan refinancing tools. The company has made clear those pay and benefit enhancements will not be extended to unionized or organizing stores, a move the union called a blatantly unlawful union-busting tactic, prompting a charge filed with the National Labor Relations Board and a pledge from union leaders to demand immediate application of the improvements to all partners." - Bettina Makalintal