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UN Urges Starbucks, U.S. to Address Anti-Union Abuse

5/15/2026

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  • UN human-rights office sent a March 10 letter urging Starbucks and the U.S. government to answer anti-union accusations.
  • UN experts say Starbucks has threatened, harassed and intimidated union-supporting staff since 2021, leading to renewed talks.
  • Starbucks claims it is bargaining in good faith and has offered a contract that expands pay, health-care and college-aid benefits.
  • Democratic lawmakers urged Starbucks to reach a fair contract.
  • Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to back Starbucks’ labor-dispute approach.