Starbucks Again Omits Unionized Workers From Benefits Bumps (1)

Starbucks Corp.'s newest plans to raise wages and benefits for its workers nationwide is already under fire for leaving out unionized employees, setting up the coffee giant for further litigation.

Starbucks Workers United, which represents 9,000 baristas at shops across the country, vowed Monday to file unfair labor practice charges against Starbucks shortly after the company announced the new benefits package.

The company’s decision again to increase benefits for its workers comes weeks after a National Labor Relations Board judge ruled that 2022 nationwide wage increases violated federal labor law by omitting unionized baristas.

The fight over benefits adds to ...