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Union organizers make more headway at Starbucks

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 11, 2022

A second store has unionized, and a vote on organizing starts at a third on Friday.

Operations

5 anvils dangling over restaurateurs’ heads

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 07, 2022

Reality Check: Any new year brings areas of uncertainty and concern. Here are the big ones confronting the foodservice industry.

Operations

While the nation celebrated, government action ground on for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 04, 2022

Lawmakers and regulators pushed forward on matters ranging from food inflation to takeout packaging restrictions.

Workforce

More Starbucks units look to unionize

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 14, 2021

Meanwhile, the operators of three cafes in Massachusetts have voluntarily agreed to recognize union representation of their employees.

Workforce

Starbucks responds to the unionization of a store

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 10, 2021

Little will change at the Buffalo, N.Y., location that voted to join a union, said North American President Rossann Williams. But she also said the vote was not official.

Financing

Twist arises in the ongoing battle over 'joint employer'

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2021

Two industry groups have jointly asked to join a lawsuit aiming to define the term in an employee-friendlier fashion.

Workforce

Starbucks' CEO sends employees a make-nice letter as union voting winds down

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 07, 2021

The communication from Kevin Johnson promises collaboration between headquarters and cafe staff members. It also pledges to increase staffing and deliver on new benefits.

Workforce

NLRB makes an unusual move to help unionized restaurant workers get a new contract

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2021

The federal regulator has asked a federal court to direct the parent of Daily Grill to negotiate quickly and responsibly.

Workforce

Starbucks employees look beyond an expected union win

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2021

Staff members leading the organizing effort in Buffalo, N.Y., say they're fielding inquiries from other stores. Meanwhile they're already thinking about contract negotiations.

Workforce

Another regional restaurant chain faces a unionization push

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 29, 2021

Employees of a Tudor's Biscuit World unit in West Virginia have petitioned federal regulators to schedule a union vote.

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