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Shareholders Demand Board Changes Amid Starbucks Union Struggles

3/18/2026

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Shareholders urge Starbucks to remove Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who sit on Starbucks' board, for hindering union efforts.
A letter from investment groups highlights labor disputes and board oversight concerns.
Proxy firms warn of financial risks tied to disputes, including a large settlement for labor law violations.
Union representatives demand wage increases and better staffing, while Starbucks remains committed to bargaining and says it offers wages and benefits.

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Shareholders urge Starbucks to remove Jørgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, who sit on Starbucks' board, for hindering union efforts.
A letter from investment groups highlights labor disputes and board oversight concerns.
Proxy firms warn of financial risks tied to disputes, including a large settlement for labor law violations.
Union representatives demand wage increases and better staffing, while Starbucks remains committed to bargaining and says it offers wages and benefits.