Tag: Bargaining

Reaching an Agreement with Workers United for Impacted Partners

Read more about the agreement reached between Starbucks and Workers United on next steps for partners impacted by updates to our coffeehouse portfolio.

North America Coffeehouse Portfolio Updates

Get more information on closures and next steps to engage with Workers United following a review of Starbucks North America coffeehouse portfolio.

Our Ongoing Commitment to Fair Bargaining  

Starbucks remains optimistic that, through productive compromise and respectful dialogue, we can finalize a contract that is fair and equitable.  A strong and successful Starbucks is in the interest of every partner.

An update and appreciation for our partners this holiday season

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Starbucks Continued Commitment to Bargaining

Starbucks Reaffirms Commitment to Advancing the Path Forward with Workers United

Members of Company and union bargaining committees together on April, 25 2024 in Atlanta, GA

Starbucks and Workers United Resume Bargaining

Starbucks and Workers United remain committed to building a positive, productive relationship. This week, we conducted contract bargaining over a two-day session in Atlanta, Georgia.

Starbucks and Workers United agree on path forward

Read more about our announcement to begin discussions with Workers United on a foundational framework designed to achieve ratified bargaining agreements and resolve certain litigation.

Fact check: Union's latest claims distort the process and our efforts 

Read more about recent claims made by Workers United and get the facts related to the review process for unfair labor practice charges and the Company's continued attempts to progress negotiations towards first contracts for union-represented stores.

Reaffirming our commitment to the principles of freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining  

Read more about findings and recommendations from an independent, third-party assessment into the Company's adherence to the principles of freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining.

Our outreach to resume contract bargaining with Workers United 

Read more about our outreach to Workers United President Lynne Fox, expressing our earnest desire to resume bargaining and our goal of progressing negotiations towards first contracts in 2024.

Red Cup real-talk

Read more about Red Cup Day and our continued efforts to progress bargaining with the unions that represent partners at a subset of our U.S. company-owned stores.