"Schultz and Sanders Clash Over Starbucks' Labor Practices"

Howard Schultz, former CEO and current board member of Starbucks, faced tough questioning from Senate Democrats at a hearing on the company's labor practices. Democrats accused Starbucks of union-busting and stalling in contract talks, while Republicans praised the company's success and treatment of workers. The hearing also highlighted the changing politics of labor in Washington, with some Democrats arguing that unions are necessary to correct power imbalances between workers and management. Starbucks shareholders also voted in favor of an independent assessment of the company's practices related to worker rights.