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Starbucks Illegally Shut Down Unionized NY Store, Judge Rules

Starbucks violated labor law by shutting down a unionized store in Ithaca, NY, in an attempt to discourage unionization efforts. The company plans to appeal the ruling.

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  • Starbucks violated labor law by shutting down a unionized store in Ithaca, NY.
  • The closure was seen as an attempt to discourage unionization efforts.
  • Starbucks plans to appeal the ruling.
  • Over 90 complaints accusing Starbucks of anti-union tactics have been filed.
  • Starbucks Workers United has won elections at over 300 of the company's US stores.
Starbucks Illegally Shut Down Unionized NY Store, Judge Rules
Starbucks Corp. violated federal labor law when it shut down a unionized store in Ithaca, New York, a US labor board judge ruled Thursday.
BloombergJosh Eidelson

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