Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Seven Fired Starbucks Baristas

Comment A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of seven Starbucks baristas in Memphis who were fired earlier this year after speaking on a local television station about their union campaign, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed. The National Labor Relations Board had filed a legal motion challenging the firing in the US Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Cheryl H. Lipman agreed that the workers should get their jobs back. “I’m so happy with this result,” said Florentino Escobar, one of the fired Starbucks baristas. “This is another step in making Starbucks a better place.” In the face of a fierce anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the decision marks a critical victory for the campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements labor has seen in a generation. Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesman, said the company respects the union’s process and will “negotiate in good faith,” but will also appeal the decision and seek a stay of the order, which could lead to a layoff. of the reset until the review is completed finitely. “We strongly disagree with the judge’s decision in this case,” Borges said. “These individuals violated multiple policies and failed to maintain a safe work environment and safety standards. Interest in a union does not exempt associates from following policies that are in place to protect associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.” Last week, Starbucks asked the NLRB to “immediately suspend all Starbucks mail-in elections nationwide” following a whistleblower report that NLRB staff in Kansas had interfered with election processes. “Howard Schultz thought he could terrorize an entire nation of baristas by firing the Memphis organizing committee,” said Richard Benzinger, chief organizer of the Starbucks Workers’ Campaign. “Thankfully a federal judge found that Schultz is not above the law.” Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for first time All seven fired baristas in Memphis were in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United, which is part of Workers United. Five of them were on the organizing committee. The NLRB announced in June that workers at the Memphis store had voted 11-3 in favor of unionization. More than 220 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since last December. Forty-seven shops voted against unionization, according to the NLRB. Meanwhile, the union says Starbucks has fired at least 75 union leaders and union baristas, according to Starbucks Workers United, setting up a chilling drive for new union election statements, the union said. The NLRB has issued more than 19 complaints against Starbucks for violating workers’ union rights, according to the agency. The agency is also investigating more than 286 unfair labor practice charges, most of which have been filed against Starbucks. Many include allegations that Starbucks illegally fired unionized workers. “Today’s federal court ruling ordering Starbucks to reinstate the seven wrongfully fired workers at the Memphis Starbucks is a critical step in ensuring that these workers and all Starbucks workers can freely exercise their right to unionize to improve their working conditions and form a union. Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB general counsel, said in a statement.

title: “Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Seven Fired Starbucks Baristas Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Constance Thompson”

Comment A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of seven Starbucks baristas in Memphis who were fired earlier this year after speaking on a local television station about their union campaign, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed. The National Labor Relations Board had filed a legal motion challenging the firing in the US Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Cheryl H. Lipman agreed that the workers should get their jobs back. “I’m so happy with this result,” said Florentino Escobar, one of the fired Starbucks baristas. “This is another step in making Starbucks a better place.” In the face of a fierce anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the decision marks a critical victory for the campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements labor has seen in a generation. Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesman, said the company respects the union’s process and will “negotiate in good faith,” but will also appeal the decision and seek a stay of the order, which could lead to a layoff. of the reset until the review is completed finitely. “We strongly disagree with the judge’s decision in this case,” Borges said. “These individuals violated multiple policies and failed to maintain a safe work environment and safety standards. Interest in a union does not exempt associates from following policies that are in place to protect associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.” Last week, Starbucks asked the NLRB to “immediately suspend all Starbucks mail-in elections nationwide” following a whistleblower report that NLRB staff in Kansas had interfered with election processes. “Howard Schultz thought he could terrorize an entire nation of baristas by firing the Memphis organizing committee,” said Richard Benzinger, chief organizer of the Starbucks Workers’ Campaign. “Thankfully a federal judge found that Schultz is not above the law.” Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for first time All seven fired baristas in Memphis were in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United, which is part of Workers United. Five of them were on the organizing committee. The NLRB announced in June that workers at the Memphis store had voted 11-3 in favor of unionization. More than 220 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since last December. Forty-seven shops voted against unionization, according to the NLRB. Meanwhile, the union says Starbucks has fired at least 75 union leaders and union baristas, according to Starbucks Workers United, setting up a chilling drive for new union election statements, the union said. The NLRB has issued more than 19 complaints against Starbucks for violating workers’ union rights, according to the agency. The agency is also investigating more than 286 unfair labor practice charges, most of which have been filed against Starbucks. Many include allegations that Starbucks illegally fired unionized workers. “Today’s federal court ruling ordering Starbucks to reinstate the seven wrongfully fired workers at the Memphis Starbucks is a critical step in ensuring that these workers and all Starbucks workers can freely exercise their right to unionize to improve their working conditions and form a union. Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB general counsel, said in a statement.

title: “Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Seven Fired Starbucks Baristas Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-30” author: “Barbara Joe”

Comment A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of seven Starbucks baristas in Memphis who were fired earlier this year after speaking on a local television station about their union campaign, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed. The National Labor Relations Board had filed a legal motion challenging the firing in the US Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Cheryl H. Lipman agreed that the workers should get their jobs back. “I’m so happy with this result,” said Florentino Escobar, one of the fired Starbucks baristas. “This is another step in making Starbucks a better place.” In the face of a fierce anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the decision marks a critical victory for the campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements labor has seen in a generation. Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesman, said the company respects the union’s process and will “negotiate in good faith,” but will also appeal the decision and seek a stay of the order, which could lead to a layoff. of the reset until the review is completed finitely. “We strongly disagree with the judge’s decision in this case,” Borges said. “These individuals violated multiple policies and failed to maintain a safe work environment and safety standards. Interest in a union does not exempt associates from following policies that are in place to protect associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.” Last week, Starbucks asked the NLRB to “immediately suspend all Starbucks mail-in elections nationwide” following a whistleblower report that NLRB staff in Kansas had interfered with election processes. “Howard Schultz thought he could terrorize an entire nation of baristas by firing the Memphis organizing committee,” said Richard Benzinger, chief organizer of the Starbucks Workers’ Campaign. “Thankfully a federal judge found that Schultz is not above the law.” Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for first time All seven fired baristas in Memphis were in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United, which is part of Workers United. Five of them were on the organizing committee. The NLRB announced in June that workers at the Memphis store had voted 11-3 in favor of unionization. More than 220 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since last December. Forty-seven shops voted against unionization, according to the NLRB. Meanwhile, the union says Starbucks has fired at least 75 union leaders and union baristas, according to Starbucks Workers United, setting up a chilling drive for new union election statements, the union said. The NLRB has issued more than 19 complaints against Starbucks for violating workers’ union rights, according to the agency. The agency is also investigating more than 286 unfair labor practice charges, most of which have been filed against Starbucks. Many include allegations that Starbucks illegally fired unionized workers. “Today’s federal court ruling ordering Starbucks to reinstate the seven wrongfully fired workers at the Memphis Starbucks is a critical step in ensuring that these workers and all Starbucks workers can freely exercise their right to unionize to improve their working conditions and form a union. Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB general counsel, said in a statement.

title: “Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Seven Fired Starbucks Baristas Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-17” author: “Michael Crawford”

Comment A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of seven Starbucks baristas in Memphis who were fired earlier this year after speaking on a local television station about their union campaign, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed. The National Labor Relations Board had filed a legal motion challenging the firing in the US Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Cheryl H. Lipman agreed that the workers should get their jobs back. “I’m so happy with this result,” said Florentino Escobar, one of the fired Starbucks baristas. “This is another step in making Starbucks a better place.” In the face of a fierce anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the decision marks a critical victory for the campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements labor has seen in a generation. Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesman, said the company respects the union’s process and will “negotiate in good faith,” but will also appeal the decision and seek a stay of the order, which could lead to a layoff. of the reset until the review is completed finitely. “We strongly disagree with the judge’s decision in this case,” Borges said. “These individuals violated multiple policies and failed to maintain a safe work environment and safety standards. Interest in a union does not exempt associates from following policies that are in place to protect associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.” Last week, Starbucks asked the NLRB to “immediately suspend all Starbucks mail-in elections nationwide” following a whistleblower report that NLRB staff in Kansas had interfered with election processes. “Howard Schultz thought he could terrorize an entire nation of baristas by firing the Memphis organizing committee,” said Richard Benzinger, chief organizer of the Starbucks Workers’ Campaign. “Thankfully a federal judge found that Schultz is not above the law.” Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for first time All seven fired baristas in Memphis were in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United, which is part of Workers United. Five of them were on the organizing committee. The NLRB announced in June that workers at the Memphis store had voted 11-3 in favor of unionization. More than 220 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since last December. Forty-seven shops voted against unionization, according to the NLRB. Meanwhile, the union says Starbucks has fired at least 75 union leaders and union baristas, according to Starbucks Workers United, setting up a chilling drive for new union election statements, the union said. The NLRB has issued more than 19 complaints against Starbucks for violating workers’ union rights, according to the agency. The agency is also investigating more than 286 unfair labor practice charges, most of which have been filed against Starbucks. Many include allegations that Starbucks illegally fired unionized workers. “Today’s federal court ruling ordering Starbucks to reinstate the seven wrongfully fired workers at the Memphis Starbucks is a critical step in ensuring that these workers and all Starbucks workers can freely exercise their right to unionize to improve their working conditions and form a union. Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB general counsel, said in a statement.

title: “Judge Orders Reinstatement Of Seven Fired Starbucks Baristas Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-02” author: “Gloria Jenson”

Comment A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate reinstatement of seven Starbucks baristas in Memphis who were fired earlier this year after speaking on a local television station about their union campaign, the National Labor Relations Board confirmed. The National Labor Relations Board had filed a legal motion challenging the firing in the US Western District of Tennessee, and Judge Cheryl H. Lipman agreed that the workers should get their jobs back. “I’m so happy with this result,” said Florentino Escobar, one of the fired Starbucks baristas. “This is another step in making Starbucks a better place.” In the face of a fierce anti-union campaign led by Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, the decision marks a critical victory for the campaign to unionize Starbucks, one of the most promising movements labor has seen in a generation. Reggie Borges, a Starbucks spokesman, said the company respects the union’s process and will “negotiate in good faith,” but will also appeal the decision and seek a stay of the order, which could lead to a layoff. of the reset until the review is completed finitely. “We strongly disagree with the judge’s decision in this case,” Borges said. “These individuals violated multiple policies and failed to maintain a safe work environment and safety standards. Interest in a union does not exempt associates from following policies that are in place to protect associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.” Last week, Starbucks asked the NLRB to “immediately suspend all Starbucks mail-in elections nationwide” following a whistleblower report that NLRB staff in Kansas had interfered with election processes. “Howard Schultz thought he could terrorize an entire nation of baristas by firing the Memphis organizing committee,” said Richard Benzinger, chief organizer of the Starbucks Workers’ Campaign. “Thankfully a federal judge found that Schultz is not above the law.” Trader Joe’s workers vote to unionize for first time All seven fired baristas in Memphis were in favor of joining Starbucks Workers United, which is part of Workers United. Five of them were on the organizing committee. The NLRB announced in June that workers at the Memphis store had voted 11-3 in favor of unionization. More than 220 Starbucks stores have voted to unionize since last December. Forty-seven shops voted against unionization, according to the NLRB. Meanwhile, the union says Starbucks has fired at least 75 union leaders and union baristas, according to Starbucks Workers United, setting up a chilling drive for new union election statements, the union said. The NLRB has issued more than 19 complaints against Starbucks for violating workers’ union rights, according to the agency. The agency is also investigating more than 286 unfair labor practice charges, most of which have been filed against Starbucks. Many include allegations that Starbucks illegally fired unionized workers. “Today’s federal court ruling ordering Starbucks to reinstate the seven wrongfully fired workers at the Memphis Starbucks is a critical step in ensuring that these workers and all Starbucks workers can freely exercise their right to unionize to improve their working conditions and form a union. Jennifer Abruzzo, NLRB general counsel, said in a statement.