Starbucks Agrees to Bargain with Union, Paving Way for Contract Talks
• Starbucks and the Starbucks Workers United union announced they will begin discussions to secure collective bargaining agreements and resolve litigation.
• As part of the agreement, Starbucks will provide new benefits to unionized stores and back pay since 2022.
• The company will also negotiate with the union at a national level on common issues.
• This pivot by Starbucks could lead to a wave of new union organizing at its stores.
• Successfully negotiating contracts at Starbucks could inspire union drives at other major companies like Apple and Chipotle.