Starbucks Ordered to Reinstate Fired Pro-Union Employees

A labor judge's ruling against Starbucks for violating labor laws marks a significant victory for unionization efforts.

A National Labor Relations Board judge found Starbucks guilty of firing 10 employees in Buffalo, New York, for their union activities.
The ruling mandates the reinstatement of the dismissed employees and the provision of back pay.
Starbucks faces allegations of anti-union behavior, despite a third-party report claiming no evidence of an 'anti-union playbook'.
The unionization movement at Starbucks has expanded to over 350 outlets nationwide since beginning in Buffalo in 2021.
Starbucks has expressed readiness for bargaining discussions, though accusations of insincerity in negotiations persist.