Starbucks employees are getting more pay and new benefits, but some are only going to baristas that haven’t unionized. A National Labor Relations Board judge previously found that similar moves by Starbucks violate federal labor law, with the company appealing the decision.

The question of which workers get what perks and benefits has been one part of a bitter fight between Starbucks and union organizers across the country. Since the first location voted to unionize nearly two years ago, Starbucks has fought aggressively against the union drive. The NLRB has said that in some cases, the company engaged in illegal practices, with Starbucks refuting these claims.

As of mid-October, nearly 360 stores had voted in favor of a union, with the results certified by the NLRB. About 70 voted against, with those results certified. There are roughly 9,300 company-operated Starbucks locations in the United States.

  • Flying Squid
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    158 months ago

    That's about the annual raise I get at my job and it's an office job. Why yes, it does suck.

    • Nougat
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      168 months ago

      That amount doesn't even keep up with inflation. We're all getting pay cuts every year.

      • Flying Squid
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        88 months ago

        Exactly. I am on FMLA right now, so I am not even getting paid. But I'm using the time to look for another job.