Compass Coffee Union Election Stalled Over Hiring Spree Dispute

Baristas at a well-known Washington coffee chain remain undecided about forming a union after a series of elections Tuesday, as labor organizers and management continue to spar over voter eligibility amid an influx of new workers.

Elections at five Compass Coffee stores didn’t produce an official winner, with the union disputing enough ballots to change the outcome at each location, according to National Labor Relations Board data released Wednesday. About 100 ballots total were challenged.

The labor group, Compass Coffee United, has accused the company of hiring more than 100 new workers to dilute union support. One store in downtown ...