Starbucks investors urge shareholders to oust board members over labor disputes
A coalition of investors is urging shareholders to vote against two Starbucks directors over labor issues. They warn the dispute may hinder the turnaround.
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An investor coalition formally urged shareholders of Starbucks Corporation in the US 
US to vote against the reelection of two directors, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, citing a persistent failure to manage labor relations. The announcement, made on February 18, 2026, directly challenges the oversight of the Starbucks Board of Directors during a period of significant labor unrest. This move comes as the company faces its longest strike in history and a high-profile union dispute.
US to vote against the reelection of two directors, Jorgen Vig Knudstorp and Beth Ford, citing a persistent failure to manage labor relations. The announcement, made on February 18, 2026, directly challenges the oversight of the Starbucks Board of Directors during a period of significant labor unrest. This move comes as the company faces its longest strike in history and a high-profile union dispute.
