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June 22, 2022, 4:03 AM
Labor board takes Starbucks to court over alleged violations
The National Labor Relations Board is asking a federal court to order Starbucks to stop interfering with unionization efforts at its U.S. stores
June 22, 2022, 4:03 AM
June 8, 2022, 8:32 PM
Workers protest Starbucks' plan to close a unionized store
As tensions rise between Starbucks and baristas who want to unionize, the imminent closure of a store in Ithaca, New York, is taking on outsized significance
June 8, 2022, 8:32 PM
1 month ago
Workers vote to become first unionized Starbucks in Alabama
Starbucks has until later this week to file objections.
1 month ago
1 month ago
Unionized Starbucks stores face hard work of bargaining
It’s become a common sight: jubilant Starbucks workers celebrating after successful votes to unionize at dozens of U.S. stores
1 month ago
1 month ago
Starbucks leaving Russian market, shutting 130 stores
Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market
1 month ago
2 months ago
Feds accuse Starbucks of unfair labor practices in Buffalo
Federal labor officials are accusing Starbucks of unfair labor practices at its stores in Buffalo, New York, including retaliation against pro-union employees
2 months ago
2 months ago
Feds: Starbucks engaged in unfair labor practices in Phoenix
Federal labor officials have asked a judge to force Starbucks Corp. to reinstate three union activists at its Phoenix location, alleging that the coffee giant engaged in unfair labor practices practices
2 months ago
2 months ago
Workers unionize at flagship Seattle Starbucks roastery
Starbucks workers at the coffee giant’s flagship roastery in Seattle have voted to form a union, the chain's latest location to form a collective bargaining unit
2 months ago
3 months ago
Starbucks halts stock buybacks as Schultz returns
Longtime Starbucks leader Howard Schultz returned to the company as interim CEO Monday
3 months ago
3 months ago
Labor foe Schultz returns as Starbucks union effort grows
From the time he bought Starbucks in 1987 to the time he stepped down as chairman in 2018, Howard Schultz successfully fought attempts to unionize Starbucks’ U.S. stores
3 months ago
3 months ago
Howard Schultz returns to lead Starbucks on interim basis
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is returning to lead the company on an interim basis after the coffee giant’s current CEO announced his retirement
3 months ago
3 months ago
Starbucks commits to eliminating waste, encourages reusable mugs
Starbucks announced more goals committed to reducing waste by 50% by 2030.
3 months ago
3 months ago
Starbucks announces plans to stop using disposable cups
The company said it's trying to phase out disposable cups by 2025 and that it hopes all customers will be able to use their own mug or borrow a reusable one from their local store.
3 months ago
4 months ago
Starbucks workers at 3 more NY stores vote to unionize
Employees at three more Starbucks stores in suburban Buffalo have voted to form unions
4 months ago
4 months ago
Arizona Starbucks becomes 1st outside New York to unionize
Employees at a Starbucks in suburban Phoenix voted Friday to form a union, becoming the first store outside New York to organize
4 months ago
5 months ago
Starbucks fires several employees who sought to unionize
Starbucks accused the employees of violating policies with “terminable” offenses, but the union seeking to organize is accusing the company of retaliation.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Starbucks expects price increases, citing inflation, COVID pay and staffing costs
Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson addressed impacts of inflation, COVID-19 related pay and staffing costs on an earnings call this week.
5 months ago
5 months ago
Starbucks nixes vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a plan it announced earlier this month
5 months ago
6 months ago
Second Starbucks store near Buffalo votes to unionize
A second Starbucks store near Buffalo, New York, has voted to unionize
6 months ago
6 months ago
Unionized Starbucks workers walk out, citing health concerns
Employees of a Starbucks store in upstate New York who voted to unionize last month have walked off the job
6 months ago
6 months ago
Starbucks says employees must get vaccine or test weekly
Starbucks says its U.S. workers must be fully vaccinated by Feb. 9 or face a weekly COVID testing requirement
6 months ago
6 months ago
Starbucks vows good faith talks with 1st unionized store
Starbucks says it will negotiate in good faith with workers who’ve agreed to unionize in Buffalo, New York
6 months ago
6 months ago
Labor board certifies first union at a US Starbucks store
The National Labor Relations Board has confirmed a vote to form a union at a Starbucks store in Buffalo
6 months ago
7 months ago
Buffalo Starbucks workers vote to form chain’s 1st union in US
Rebecca Jarvis has the latest after workers at a Buffalo, New York, Starbucks voted on Thursday to form the coffee chain's first labor union in the U.S.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Starbucks cafe in Buffalo votes to form coffee chain's 1st union in US
The vote count for three Starbucks outposts is taking place Thursday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Starbucks employees in New York face 1st unionization test
Three stores in the Buffalo, New York, area have voted on unionization and the NLRB is set to count votes Thursday.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Starbucks fights expanding unionization effort at its stores
Starbucks is fighting an expanded effort to unionize its stores
7 months ago
8 months ago
Starbucks workers seek to unionize in New York
The efforts come as the labor movement gains new steam after the pandemic shock.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Rare Starbucks union vote set to begin in Buffalo
Never in its 50-year history has Starbucks relied on union workers to serve up frothy lattes as its U.S. cafes
8 months ago
8 months ago
Starbucks workers will vote on union at 3 Buffalo stores
Workers at three Starbucks stores in Buffalo, New York, will hold union elections next month after winning a case before the National Labor Relations Board
8 months ago
8 months ago
Starbucks announces pay rise for workers
The coffee giant said by next summer all of its employees will make at least $15 an hour, with a 5% raise for employees who have been there for at least two years.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Starbucks raising US workers' pay as union effort looms
Starbucks is raising its U.S. employees’ pay and making other changes to improve working conditions in its stores
8 months ago
1 year ago
Teen born in Starbucks reunites with barista who helped deliver him
Jonathan Celner was born at the Starbucks in Wilmette, Illinois. Griffin Baron was working as the shift manager that day on Aug. 20, 2002.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks launches reusable cup program -- here's how it works
Starbucks, the Seattle-based coffee company, announced a new Borrow A Cup program to reduce single-use products.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Starbucks invests $100M to support BIPOC small business
Starbucks announced it will invest $100 million to support small businesses, community development in BIPOC neighborhoods.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Pistachio lattes, honey almondmilk cold brew and other sweet new offerings at Starbucks
Starbucks introduces new beverages including a pistachio latte and honey almond milk cold brew as well as new foods to usher in 2021.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Starbucks offers free coffee for front-line responders during December
Starbucks will give free coffee to front-line responders and committed $100K to National Alliance on Mental Illness to support virtual mental health resources.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks raising wages for baristas
Starbucks will increase wages for a majority of its staff starting next month, the company confirmed to ABC News Thursday.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks unveils new cups, festive menu to kick off the holiday season
Starbucks collectible, reusable cups, as well as new seasonal holiday cups and menu, are available Friday nationwide.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks to tie executive compensation to meeting its diversity goals
Starbucks said it would directly connect the building of inclusive and diverse teams to the pay of its executives.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Take a sip of the new strawless lids at Starbucks
Starbucks has rolled out strawless, recyclable lids for all iced beverages in U.S. and Canada.
2 years ago
2 years ago
It's officially fall at Starbucks as pumpkin spice lattes make their earliest debut yet
Starbucks Fall menu lineup including the pumpkin spice latte is available for mobile order, takeout and delivery.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks' new kiwi starfruit drinks adds a taste of summer to year-round menu
Starbucks announced it will add the Kiwi Starfruit Starbucks Refresher and Star Drink to the permanent menu.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks accelerates new pick-up hybrid stores, plans more changes for fall
The Seattle-based coffee chain announced plans to shift to more app-based systems and takeaway locations.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks says it sees better times ahead as stores reopen
Starbucks’ revenue shrank 38% in its most recent quarter but the coffee giant says it’s recovering faster than expected as its stores reopen from coronavirus lockdowns
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks latest to say it will pause social media ads
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn’t do enough to stop racist and violent content
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks latest to say it will pause social media ads
Starbucks is the latest company to say it will pause social media ads after a campaign led by civil rights organizations called for an ad boycott of Facebook, saying it doesn’t do enough to stop racist and violent content
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks pulls its social media ads
The company says it will be discussing how to stop hate speech online with civil rights groups and its media partners.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Starbucks adds plant-based meat to US menu
Starbucks is adding plant-based meat to its U.S. menu for the first time
2 years ago
2 years ago
Apparent reversal by Starbucks
Starbucks is speaking out after reports of an alleged policy that bans its employees from wearing accessories or clothing related to the Black Lives Matter movement.
2 years ago