Dress Codes & Drama: How Not to Handle Workplace Change
Baristas were walking off the job at unionized stores. Starbucks just served up a lesson on what happens when following the process takes a backseat to public relations.
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Union Playbook 2.0: Skirting the NLRB
Employers should anticipate unions trying to pull other levers in their toolbox, including some seasoned methods that could be used in new ways.
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465 Days and Counting: When Union Wins Don’t Deliver
In May 2022, history was made over venti lattes and espresso shots. The downtown Birmingham Starbucks became the first Starbucks store in Alabama to vote to unionize.
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When Dress Codes Become a Union Issue: Turns Out Pants Are Political
When Starbucks recently updated its dress code, the move sparked criticism from Starbucks Workers United (SWU), adding another layer to a long list of unresolved workplace issues.
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The Starbucks Contract Struggle Will Head To Mediation, But With No Touchdown In Sight
According to the joint statement, both parties “are committed to continuing to work together — with a mediator’s assistance — to navigate complex issues and reach fair contracts.”
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