Federal Court Upholds NLRB Decision, Rejecting Starbucks’ Challenge to Labor Practices In a significant ruling, a federal appeals court upheld the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that Starbucks unlawfully fired two baristas in Philadelphia for their efforts to organize a union. The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Starbucks lacked the legal standing to challenge the NLRB’s administrative procedures, signaling a potential setback for companies aiming to limit the agency’s enforcement capabilities. The court found substantial evidence that Starbucks engaged in unfair labor practices, including firing Echo Nowakowska and Tristan Bussiere, employees at a South Philadelphia location, … Continue reading Starbucks Loses Appeal Over Illegal Firings of Union-Supporting Baristas