BREAKING: The NLRB ruled today that Starbucks illegally fired and mistreated 35 union workers in Buffalo and Rochester. As part of the punishment, billionaire CEO Howard Schultz must record a video in which he reads workers their rights.

This is what I've got in return... The transformation that Starbucks has undergone in recent years has left a profound impression on me. I am amazed by the exceptional business execution skills of the executive team, which have been integral to... —  read more 

As part of the day of action, SBWU baristas are asking supporters to refrain from buying Starbucks gift cards this holiday season and show up to work stoppages and demonstrations instead. Like many gift recipients, they’ll accept cash... —  read more 

Executive vice president and general counsel was fired! She took home more than $5.3 million in compensation in 2021 and will receive $7.1 million in severance. wtf?

I’ll just leave this here: The union representing Starbucks Corp (SBUX.O) employees at about 200 of its cafes said on Tuesday the coffee chain closed two locations in retaliation for organizing activities there, though the company cited business... —  read more 

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/02/starbucks-sbux-q3-2022-earnings.html

EXCLUSIVE: In a leaked video call, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz begged managers to increase their union busting. The billionaire CEO blasted unionizing, hourly employees as “so-called workers” and “some outside force that’s going to dictate or... —  read more 

Now that we've crossed into hundreds within six months, let's add another digit to that number within the next six months!

https://labornotes.org/2022/03/how-starbucks-workers-won-mesa

Seattle Starbucks location unanimously votes in favor of unionizing, a first in the company’s hometown https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/22/seattle-starbucks-union-vote-passes-unanimously-in-the-companys-hometown.html

https://www.democracynow.org/2022/2/1/headlines/starbucks_union_organizing_spreads_to_54_stores_in_19_states

"Starbucks workers form their 1st union in the U.S. in a big win for labor" https://www.npr.org/2021/12/09/1062150045/starbucks-first-union-buffalo-new-york

I want to hear your stories. Me, I got the axe when some punk kids on bicycles stole our tip jar from the drive-thru window. I jumped out the window, headset on, chased them down, got the tip jar back and took one of the kids bikes and told him... —  read more 

"After workers at three Starbucks stores in Buffalo, New York, petitioned for a vote on whether to unionize, the company has told the National Labor Relations Board that all 450 workers in the city should be allowed to vote, according to a memo... —  read more 

I've heard they might me announcing more closings soon, how true is that?

My first job was at Starbucks so I’m a little nostalgic about closing 300 coffee shops across Canada. I just wonder what the end results of the transformation strategy will be, which includes adding drive thru locations and expansion of delivery... —  read more 

Why is it so quiet here? Is there any guess as to which Starbucks locations could be impacted by the plan for the company to close an additional hundred U.S. locations? > ... —  read more 

Hello Starbucks colleagues! I just read an article which says that customers are returning to our coffee shops quicker than expected. Unfortunately, I just don’t see any significant increase of their visits to the shop where I work. Is the... —  read more 

If yes, who will be affected

Both of my daughters work for Starbucks and were offered the severance packages. One of them is mostly safe because we only have 1 SBUX where we live, but my other daughter runs a Denver store. She denied both packages and decided to take her... —  read more 

There are many partners at the Crosby, TX Starbucks being laid off. We are being offered 2 severance packages to choose from. However, 5 new ppl were just hired.

Comments??? So many unknowns…

It'd be great if you can share the list. I am interested in any Starbucks store that will be closing this year or in 2019. Ideally I'd like to know: Closing Store Number Store location Number of employees Exact date of closure Not sure if this is... —  read more 

Is the Starbucks College Achievement Plan working? The CEO said that his goal was to have 25,000 Arizona State University graduates by 2025.

Any ideas if this is an isolated closing or if we'll be seeing more of this any time soon? Also, is there any way to asses if your location might be slated for closing?... —  read more 

As expected, Starbucks announce about 5% of the corporate workforce layoff. https://news.alphastreet.com/starbucks-sbux-stock-lays-off-350-corporate-employees-5-percent-workforce/ Businesses that get involved with politics never seem to do too well... —  read more 

Starbucks is going to loose about 50% of income in next few months do to not valuing the American people and this is what should happen. Starbucks is a company without morals or values just a greedy company that try's to push there unamerican views... —  read more 

Post any information about potential or actual Starbucks Layoffs in 2019?

Starbucks plans job cuts at the HQ probably starting with senior execs and then spreading to mid manager and staff levels. The hope is that the reorg will improve things from the business side, but we’ll see if that will have ANY impact going... —  read more 

Heard 20 senior leaders are getting laid off... more to come...

This is not going to be fun. Starbucks announced more than 150 store closings for next year, two times as many as usual. Waiting to find out which stores are on the chopping block will be excruciating. Anybody has any ideas on how we can know if our... —  read more 

Progressives are boycotting Starbucks because they think they mistreat minorities. Conservatives are boycotting Starbucks because they are letting the riff raft in. Either way Starbucks loses.

I know that people are concerned but I heard from someone pretty high up in our corporate office that they planned layoffs but that plan was abandoned, so we are safe here in Seattle.

What is the likelihood of Starbucks layoffs in Seattle in 2016? Please let me know if you have any information.

Wow to "100% percent sure they will focus on low performers or folks in areas that will not be developing or growing over years" by Anonymous60776. You really have no clue on the federal regulations on layoffs and the number effected at HQ do you?... —  read more 

Starbucks is no longer innovative. Apparently it doesn't listen to its employees, which constrains innovation. And its marketing is a front for something less positive. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zp-heller/spilling-the-beans-about_b_205497.html

Wow to "100% percent sure they will focus on low performers or folks in areas that will not be developing or growing over years" by Anonymous60776. You really have no clue on the federal regulations on layoffs and the number effected at HQ do you?... —  read more 

Do you know who'll be affected in Corporate? I heard that we'll have a fairly big round of layoffs in Q1 2015.

A few notes here, there is a ton of rumors about layoffs, I think a few media outlets that love to cover stuff at Starbucks headquarters had lengthy stories about layoffs. It boils down that 2% of folks at the HQ will be let go and there is no doubt... —  read more 

https://moneywise.com/a/retailers-closing-stores-in-2019