Episode 247: Starbucks & Amazon Considering Major Pivots In Union-Pushback Strategy

As of July 1, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will have a new Democratic majority with the appointment of a new commissioner. We discuss the new agenda laid out this week by the Chair of the commission and discuss what it means for employers. And Massachusetts, a current hotbed of labor organizing, has an avowed restaurant industry antagonist running for Attorney General. We’ll take a look at her record, the strength of her candidacy, and how restaurant owners should prepare. And Starbucks had a venti bad week with their union woes losing another round of organizing elections. With the dismissal of their CEO and this week their General Counsel, it looks like the company is poised to make a major pivot in strategy. We’ll take a look. We’ll discuss those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.