Starbucks and the union representing its employees have announced the involvement of a mediator to revive stalled contract talks regarding wage increases. After nine months of negotiations, both sides expressed progress in their discussions. Workers United, representing employees across over 500 stores, aims to establish a contract framework by the end of 2024. However, Starbucks has been criticized for not offering substantial wage increases, leading to strikes in major cities. Allegations of labor law violations have surfaced against Starbucks amidst its efforts to manage unionization.
In a joint statement, the two sides said that they had made progress over the last nine months, and that they were committed to continuing to work together.
Workers United, the union that represents Starbucks workers at more than 500 company-owned stores across the United States, had hoped to finalize a framework by the end of 2024.
Starbucks did not offer a substantial wage increase during the latest bargaining session in December, the union said.
Federal regulators have accused the company of violating labor law hundreds of times in its efforts to clamp down on union organizing.
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