Starbucks Union Says It Rejected Company’s Latest Proposal

Starbucks Corp. union delegates voted to reject the company’s latest contract proposal, which organizers say falls short by only guaranteeing annual raises of at least 2%.

About 500 baristas representing Starbucks’ 550-plus unionized US stores voted this week on the company’s latest contract offer, according to the union Workers United. Of those delegates, 81% rejected the proposal, 14% voted to accept it and the rest abstained.

While the two sides have reached tentative agreements on dozens of contract issues, including workplace safety, dress code and attendance policy, the union said the offer lacks guarantees on how many hours of work employees get per week while also failing ...