Starbucks Faces Growing Unionization Push and Shareholder Backlash

A coalition of unions challenges Starbucks' board over its union strategy, as 21 more stores join the unionization effort.

A coalition of unions, led by the Strategic Organizing Center, accuses Starbucks of a flawed union strategy, claiming it has damaged the company's reputation and shareholder value.
Starbucks faces a proxy fight at its annual meeting in March, with the coalition pushing to replace three board members over the company's handling of unionization efforts.
Nearly 400 Starbucks-owned cafes have voted to unionize since late 2021, with the company facing numerous complaints of unfair labor practices.
Starbucks insists on its commitment to partner experience, citing significant investments in wages, training, and equipment, despite ongoing union disputes.
21 Starbucks stores across 14 states announce plans to form unions in a single-day blitz, signaling a growing momentum in the unionization campaign.