The decision underscores the fractious relationship Starbucks has had with organized labor as more and more workers at its stores unionize.
In 2022, when Schultz was interim CEO, he attended a company event in Long Beach, California, to address and improve working conditions at Starbucks stores.
According to the administrative law decision, he “had an angry expression on his face.” The NLRB decision upholds an administrative law judge’s decision in October 2023.
In a statement, Starbucks said it disagrees with the board’s decision.
Though Schultz stepped down in March 2023 after his third time serving as CEO, he remains tied to the company.
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