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Supreme Court Leans Toward Starbucks in Union Dispute

The U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to favor Starbucks in a pivotal labor law case, potentially setting a higher standard for reinstating fired union workers.

Starbucks employees and supporters link arms during a union election watch party Dec. 9, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y. The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case filed by Starbucks against the National Labor Relations Board. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
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A woman holds up a sign as she joins other protestors in a rally against what they perceive to be union busting tactics, outside a Starbucks in Great Neck, New York, demanding the reinstatement of a former employee on August 15, 2022.
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen on June 27, 2023 in Washington, DC. In a 6-3 decision today the Supreme Court rejected the idea that state legislatures have unlimited power to decide the rules for federal elections and draw congressional maps without interference from state courts.

Overview

  • The Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving Starbucks and the reinstatement of seven employees fired amid union organizing efforts in Memphis.
  • Justices seem inclined to require stricter standards for federal courts when issuing injunctions to reinstate workers.
  • The case could significantly impact labor relations, potentially making it more challenging for fired workers to be reinstated.
  • Starbucks argues that current injunction standards are too lenient and seek a more rigorous four-factor test.
  • A decision in favor of Starbucks could weaken the National Labor Relations Board's authority and affect union organizing nationwide.