Starbucks closes unionized store, sparking allegations of retaliation

In an apparent escalation in its fight against the unionization trend within its stores, Starbucks has closed one of its cafes that recently unionized in Ithaca, New York. The union accuses Starbucks of retaliation and has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. The email announcing the store closure was sent by the company's union-busting lawyer, further fueling these claims. With over 100 Starbucks cafes voting to unionize, the company is desperate to counter this trend and halt the growing support for unionization.