Howard Schultz prods Starbucks managers to step up ‘union busting’ in leaked video
New York PostDec 23, 2021
The Facts
On Wednesday, US National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge Michael Rosas ruled that Starbucks had illegally fired seven workers in New York in an alleged retaliation against unions and ordered the former employees' reinstatement.
The case revolved around unionization efforts in Buffalo, NY, and included 32 unfair labor charges made by Workers United against Starbucks for its actions between August 2021 and July 2022 at 21 Buffalo-area stores, including the company’s first location to unionize.
The Spin
Left narrative
Faux-progressive Starbucks is doing whatever it can to stop its workers from unionizing, even if it means resorting to illegal retaliation against workers, and this is unacceptable. Workers in all industries deserve the right to unionize and collectively bargain — this ruling will go a long way to ensuring this.
Right narrative
Woke Starbucks workers are milking the current unionization frenzy simply so that they can work less for the same money and benefits, and with each demand, the quality of each location deteriorates rapidly. Ironically, however, unions can't come close to the benefits that Starbucks can offer. Rather than obstructing progress and making boisterous accusations, employees would be better off benefiting from the changes Starbucks can make unilaterally.