At Extreme Investor Network, we are always on the lookout for the latest business news that can impact investments and the financial markets. Recently, there have been significant developments in the contract talks between Starbucks and Workers United, representing approximately 400 cafes across the United States.
After a year-long stalemate, Starbucks and Workers United have finally made “significant progress” in their negotiations, discussing grievances, union representation, and other important topics during a two-day session in Atlanta. This marks the closest that any of the unionized Starbucks locations have come to a collective bargaining agreement.
Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), has been advocating for higher wages and more consistent scheduling for Starbucks baristas. While there is still work to be done, both sides are committed to working together to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.
In late May, Starbucks and the union plan to meet again to continue working on the framework that will inform individual store contracts. Each store will still need to negotiate and ratify their contracts based on this foundation.
It’s important to note that labor laws do not mandate a collective bargaining agreement, only good faith negotiations. After a year, workers have the option to petition for decertification if they lose faith in the union, putting pressure on both sides to come to an agreement.
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