Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new honey-infused chicken dish in Nashville and Sacramento, while also facing accusations of unfair labor practices in Michigan. The company is known for its menu innovations and faces an uphill battle with labor relations as its CEO prepares to leave.
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is investigating Chipotle Mexican Grill for potentially withholding pay raises from employees in a unionized store in Lansing, Michigan. This comes after Chipotle settled a similar case in April 2023, where they agreed to pay $240,000 to workers affected by a restaurant closure related to unionization efforts. The latest allegations could lead to increased scrutiny on Chipotle’s labor practices, especially with the outgoing CEO Brian Niccol’s transition to Starbucks.
The Supreme Court will hear a case brought by Starbucks Corporation challenging the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) authority to obtain temporary injunctions to reinstate fired union organizers. The outcome of the case could have significant implications for the ability of labor unions to organize workers and enforce their rights under federal law.
The Supreme Court will hear a case on Tuesday that could have far-reaching implications for labor organizing. The case involves seven Starbucks baristas who were fired after they announced their intent to unionize. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) obtained a court order to temporarily reinstate the workers while their firings were being investigated. Starbucks appealed the order to the Supreme Court, arguing that the lower court set too low a bar for granting injunctions. The Court’s decision could have a significant impact on the ability of unions to organize workers and collectively seek better working conditions.
Starbucks has appealed to the Supreme Court in a case that could limit the authority of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to intervene in unionization efforts. The dispute stems from Starbucks’ firing of seven employees who were leading a unionization campaign in Memphis, Tennessee. The NLRB found that the firings were an illegal interference and ordered Starbucks to rehire the workers, but Starbucks argues that the NLRB’s request for a temporary injunction was improper. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine the standard that courts must follow when considering NLRB injunction requests, potentially impacting the ability of the NLRB to protect workers’ organizing rights.
In Cincinnati, a hearing will examine allegations of Amazon’s interference with unionization efforts, while nurses at the Cincinnati VA accuse management of contract breaches. These events highlight ongoing labor disputes amid a declining union membership rate.
