Starbucks and Union Reach Historic Agreement to Begin Collective Bargaining Talks

The coffee giant commits to extending benefits and resolving litigation, marking a significant shift in its approach to unionization.

Starbucks and the Workers United union have agreed to begin discussions on a foundational framework for collective bargaining agreements.
The agreement marks a significant shift in Starbucks' stance towards unionization, promising to extend benefits like credit card tipping to unionized workers.
Negotiations will aim to resolve ongoing litigation between Starbucks and the union, including disputes over partner benefits and intellectual property.
The breakthrough could inspire further unionization efforts across the retail and service sectors, signaling a potential shift in U.S. labor relations.
Starbucks commits to providing back pay and benefits to unionized workers, previously withheld in efforts to discourage union organizing.