Punching In: ‘Other’ Starbucks Case Could Boost Union Efforts

Monday morning musings for workplace watchers.

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Robert Iafolla: While litigation over Starbucks Corp.’s alleged labor law violations arising from the nationwide union campaign is in its early stages, the National Labor Relations Board is poised to rule on an older case that predates the current organizing wave.

Starbucks’ challenge to an administrative law judge’s decision is fully briefed and pending before the board. The judge ruled last June that Starbucks unlawfully surveilled, interrogated, and retaliated against workers at a Philadelphia location, in an effort to stymie organizing that culminated in the termination of two employees. ...