Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Starbucks in Union Dispute

Decision raises bar for NLRB to secure injunctions in labor conflicts, impacting union efforts nationwide.

The ruling requires the National Labor Relations Board to meet stricter criteria for court injunctions.
Starbucks' appeal stemmed from a case involving the firing of seven pro-union workers in Tennessee.
Justice Clarence Thomas emphasized traditional equitable principles in the Court's decision.
Union leaders criticize the ruling as a setback for workers' rights and protections.
Starbucks maintains the decision ensures consistent federal labor standards across the country.