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Howard Schultz
Former Starbucks CEO
Starbucks CEO, Union Busting Campaign
Overview
Howard Schultz built Starbucks and returned as CEO in 2022 specifically to crush the unionization wave sweeping the company. Under his leadership, Starbucks was found to have committed hundreds of labor law violations, fired union organizers, and closed stores to prevent organizing. He testified before Congress defending these practices.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
UNION BUSTING: Returned as CEO to fight unions
NLRB VIOLATIONS: Hundreds of labor law violations found
FIRED ORGANIZERS: Illegally terminated union supporters
CLOSED STORES: Shut locations to prevent organizing
CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY: Defended anti-union campaign
BENEFITS THREAT: Withheld benefits from union stores
Related Investigations (3)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
29 U.S.C. � 158(a)(1)NLRA, Interference with union rights(NLRB VIOLATIONS)
29 U.S.C. � 158(a)(3)NLRA, Discrimination against union members(NLRB VIOLATIONS)
Known Associates & Connections
Chris Smalls
Starbucks faced union drives similar to worker activism
Tim Cook
Fellow corporate leader facing labor scrutiny
Sources & Documentation
4 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 19, 1953
- Birthplace
- Brooklyn, New York
Education
- •Northern Michigan University
Key Timeline
July 19, 1953
Born in Brooklyn
1987
Buys Starbucks
2022
Returns as CEO to fight unions
2023
Steps down after union-busting campaign