UN experts urge Starbucks to address union claims
United Nations human rights experts have requested a response from Starbucks and the U.S. government regarding claims of widespread worker intimidation and harassment. The allegations suggest the coffee chain may have violated international laws on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.
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UN human-rights experts asked Starbucks and the United States to address allegations of a years-long campaign against unionizing workers. The inquiry follows a March 10 letter detailing reports of employee harassment and police intervention during protests since 2021. Labor disputes pose reputational risks even as shareholders recently voted to support the coffee chain's current management strategy.
