Judge rules Starbucks violated labor laws in union drive

National Labor Relations Board Judge Michael Rosas ruled that Starbucks violated federal labor laws in responding to a union campaign in the Buffalo, New York, area.

The New York Times reports that the judgment found Starbucks illegally monitored, disciplined and fired employees who participated in union efforts; added workers to stores in an attempt to dilute support for the union; and promised new benefits to workers to try to get them not to support the union.

"We believe the decision and the remedies ordered are inappropriate given the record in this matter and are considering all options to obtain further legal review," Starbucks officials said.

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