Starbucks interim CEO Howard Schultz says the company must do its best to 'overcome' unionizing workers who are 'angry at the world'
As for the company's response to workers' unionizing efforts, Schultz, who has been CEO on and off since 1986 and is now interim CEO, said,"Our responsibility is to do as much as we can to overcome that, but there are limitations, unfortunately."on October 1. The company said he will work with Schultz before assuming the CEO role and joining the board on April 1.
Schultz has been vocal about his opposition to unionizing efforts at Starbucks. In June, he told the New York Times that Starbucks needed to"customize new benefits" and"demonstrate to our people they can trust us." When asked if he could see himself"embracing the union" as part of that effort,Starbucks has been accused of numerous union busting tactics.
It said Starbucks had closed pro-union stores, used surveillance and intimidation tactics, and fired workers for union organizing. at the time,"We believe these claims are false and will be prepared to defend our case." On Friday, a National Labor Relations Board judge ruled that Starbucks had illegally fired a Michigan worker for engaging in union activism. Also this week, senators Edward J. Markey, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Richard BlumenthalSign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know.
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