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Starbucks Hires Full-Time Managers Amid Union Push

6/12/2025

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Starbucks will introduce full-time assistant store managers in most U.S. locations this fall to tackle leadership shortages.
This initiative aligns with CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" plan to boost operations and customer experience.
The company is piloting a virtual assistant in 35 stores to enhance staff productivity.
Workers in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, voted to unionize, highlighting understaffing and the need for better conditions.
The union seeks improved staffing and workplace protections during ongoing negotiations with Starbucks.

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Story summary

Starbucks will introduce full-time assistant store managers in most U.S. locations this fall to tackle leadership shortages.
This initiative aligns with CEO Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" plan to boost operations and customer experience.
The company is piloting a virtual assistant in 35 stores to enhance staff productivity.
Workers in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, voted to unionize, highlighting understaffing and the need for better conditions.
The union seeks improved staffing and workplace protections during ongoing negotiations with Starbucks.