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Phoenix case is about ‘holding Starbucks accountable’ for alleged union-busting behavior

Phoenix case is about ‘holding Starbucks accountable’ for alleged union-busting behavior

Starbucks (SBUX) is facing accusations of union-busting tactics after two employees in Phoenix alleged that they were punished for taking part in pro-union activities. The coffee chain workers at the Arizona store claim that store managers are responsible for “interfering with, restraining, and coercing employees” as an attempt to dissuade them from unionizing, a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged. “[This is] the first step in holding Starbucks… Source link

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How Sen. Mike Lee proposes to hold Facebook, Google more accountable

How Sen. Mike Lee proposes to hold Facebook, Google more accountable

SALT LAKE CITY — Having two federal agencies responsible for overseeing antitrust issues hinders robust investigations and enforcement of the law, especially when it comes to Big Tech, according to Utah Sen. Mike Lee. The two-term Republican said the current arrangement between the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice isn’t working. “When no one knows who is in charge, bad things happen, and sophisticated players like Facebook, Twitter and Google — who can… Source link

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