Starbucks Accused of Illegally Closing Stores to Thwart Unionization Efforts

The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint against Starbucks, alleging that the company closed 23 stores, including one in Colorado Springs, as part of an anti-union campaign without proper notice to labor representatives. The complaint states that Starbucks must reopen the stores, offer reemployment to union employees, compensate workers for lost wages, and improve training for managers and supervisors regarding union communications. Starbucks denies any wrongdoing and claims that store closures are part of regular business reviews. The complaint will be heard in a trial next year, and a ruling will be made.