NLRB Finds Merit in Union's Claims Against Chipotle Over Withheld Raises

Chipotle faces potential formal complaint for allegedly denying pay increases to unionized workers at its sole unionized location in Michigan.

The NLRB's general counsel may file a formal complaint unless Chipotle settles with the Teamsters.
Chipotle is accused of telling unionized employees they were ineligible for raises given to non-union workers.
The Lansing, Michigan store is Chipotle's only unionized location, with the first contract still under negotiation.
Chipotle previously settled a separate case involving the closure of a unionizing restaurant in Maine.
CEO Brian Niccol's move to Starbucks adds further scrutiny to Chipotle's labor practices.