'I'd really prefer it if he stayed out of our way': Starbucks union organizers lash out at CEO's promise to work behind the counter

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New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, wearing a green Starbucks apron, shares a laugh with a Starbucks barista behind the counter of a store.
Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on March 20. He spent the first six months immersing himself with the brand, including training as a barista.

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New Starbucks CEO says he'll work a half-day behind a store counter monthly as he plans to prioritize 'human connection over every cup of coffee'

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New Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, wearing a green Starbucks apron, shares a laugh with a Starbucks barista behind the counter of a store.
Laxman Narasimhan officially took over as CEO of Starbucks on March 20. He spent the first six months immersing himself with the brand, including training as a barista.

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Starbucks' olive oil-infused coffee drinks are making their US debut despite some skepticism

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Starbucks is rolling out its olive-oil infused drink line, Oleato, in certain US markets starting March 23.

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Starbucks' new CEO will start life at the coffee giant with a pay packet that could be worth over $28 million

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Starbucks says that as well as his base salary and cash bonuses, Laxman Narasimhan will also be eligible for annual equity awards with a target value of $13.6 million.

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Meet Laxman Narasimhan, a coffee industry outsider who just took over as CEO of Starbucks

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Laxman Narasimhan, Starbucks' new CEO, holds up hand while speaking onstage
Laxman Narasimhan, Starbucks' new CEO.

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Chick-fil-A will force rewards members to spend more money to get free food, following in the footsteps of Starbucks and Dunkin'

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Chick-fil-A app rewards program
Chick-fil-A is changing its rewards plans effective April 4, 2023.

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Workers at eBay Subsidiary TCGplayer Rally Ahead of Unionization Vote

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As the first subsidiary of eBay to attempt to unionize, TCGplayer—a site where collectors can buy and sell any number of collectible cards used in games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: Th

Bernie Sanders successfully cajoled Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz into testifying before a Senate committee on labor practices

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz

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Starbucks corporate employees sign petition to reverse return to office mandate and stop alleged union busting

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Starbucks employees are pushing back against a return to office mandate.

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Bernie Sanders is holding a vote to subpoena Howard Schultz for fighting Starbucks unionization

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Sen. Bernie Sanders and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz

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