SCOTUS Takes On Union Fight & Alec Baldwin Charged
Jan 23, 2024
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Labor law expert Kate Andrias discusses the Supreme Court case involving Starbucks firing union workers, while former prosecutor Joshua Kastenberg delves into the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin. They discuss the intense fight against unions by Starbucks, the challenges and opportunities for unions in the US, and the upcoming trial of Baldwin with potential outcomes.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Starbucks firing union workers, which could set a standard for labor disputes.
US labor laws do not effectively protect workers' ability to organize and negotiate first contracts.
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Starbucks Workers Unionization Efforts
Thousands of Starbucks workers across the US have gone on strike to protest the lack of a first contract with the coffee chain. Although the union has won representation at more than 360 stores, an agreement has not been reached for the over 9,000 union members.
Supreme Court to Hear Starbucks Case
Starbucks is facing a case before the Supreme Court regarding the firing of union workers at a Memphis store. The court will determine the standard for granting preliminary injunctions in labor disputes. Starbucks is one of several companies employing anti-union strategies.
Challenges for Organized Labor
While there is a growing interest in unionization, US labor laws do not effectively protect workers' ability to organize. Organizing efforts face hurdles in reaching first contracts, and employers often delay or refuse to negotiate. The outcome of the Starbucks case may impact the future of unionization efforts.
Labor law expert Kate Andrias, a professor at Columbia Law School, discusses the Supreme Court agreeing to hear a case over Starbucks firing union workers. Joshua Kastenberg, a professor at the University of New Mexico Law School and a former prosecutor, discusses the new involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin. June Grasso hosts.