Labor Unions Withdraw Board Nominees at Starbucks, Citing Negotiation Progress

The move marks a significant step towards resolving longstanding disputes between the company and its unionized workers.

A coalition of labor unions has ended its boardroom fight with Starbucks, withdrawing its slate of board nominees amid progress in negotiations.
The Strategic Organizing Center union alliance, representing nearly 400 unionized Starbucks stores, cited meaningful dialogue and a commitment to repair worker relations as reasons for the withdrawal.
Starbucks and the Workers United union have agreed to begin discussions on a foundational framework for collective bargaining agreements.
The move comes after years of tumultuous relations and numerous complaints filed by the National Labor Relations Board against Starbucks for resisting organizing efforts.
Starbucks has committed to driving long-term value for all stakeholders, including providing certain benefits to unionized workers previously available only to non-union workers.