Starbucks Agrees To Settlement For Violating Workers Rights In Seattle
popularresistance.org
This marks the first time Starbucks has settled with the NLRB over allegations of violating labor law in connection with the union campaign.
This marks the first time Starbucks has settled with the NLRB over allegations of violating labor law in connection with the union campaign.
Their playbook on this is typical, and predictable. They're attacking each of these union campaigns locally, knowing that they can ride out the clock on those most impacted (the workers), and only settle for each incident in what is a massive, coordinated anti-union campaign. The fact that the NRLB can't or won't act on that at a national level is super frustrating to watch.
Step 1 break the rules
Step 2 profit
Step 3 pay a fine that is a small proportion of what you made in step 2
Step 4 invest in lobbyists
Repeat