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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Starbucks in Union Dispute

Decision raises bar for NLRB to secure injunctions in labor conflicts, impacting union efforts nationwide.

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Members and supporters of Starbucks Workers United protest outside of a Starbucks store in Dupont Circle on November 16, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
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Overview

  • The ruling requires the National Labor Relations Board to meet stricter criteria for court injunctions.
  • Starbucks' appeal stemmed from a case involving the firing of seven pro-union workers in Tennessee.
  • Justice Clarence Thomas emphasized traditional equitable principles in the Court's decision.
  • Union leaders criticize the ruling as a setback for workers' rights and protections.
  • Starbucks maintains the decision ensures consistent federal labor standards across the country.