Proxy firms warn Starbucks of reputational risk from persistent labor issues

ISS and Glass Lewis warn Starbucks (SBUX) of labor-dispute risks and weak oversight ahead of the March 25 vote.
Jurist

Taiwan dispatch: ministry issues forced labour guidelines after US trade action, migrant workers’ rights at risk

In February 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labour released long-awaited guidelines to help businesses prevent forced labour—a response to US trade enforcement actions and mounting international ...
Law

Management-Side Labor and Employment Firms Face NLRB Uncertainty Amid Continuing Demand on Workplace Issues

Labor practice leaders are seeing steady demand for counsel on ongoing labor issues. One practice leader said some clients generally are working around NLRB delays by going directly to the court ...
news.ucsc

Research uncovers local labor issues that may be driving increased unionization

UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Labor and Community recently gathered students, local researchers, labor organizers, and community members on May 16 to discuss the unique challenges facing young workers in ...
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Preventing gender-based violence in trades is both a labor issue and an education one

The recent killing of a 20-year-old tradeswoman in Minnesota has struck a nerve across Canada's skilled trades community. Amber Czech, a welder, was slain by a male colleague while on a work site.
Morningstar

Here’s How Labor Disputes Create Risks for Restaurant Investors

Should restaurant investors pay closer attention to labor issues at Starbucks SBUX and other operators? Five of Starbucks’ stores in Ontario, Canada, recently ratified collective bargaining agreements ...
The Heritage Foundation

Labor Law Reform Part 1: Diagnosing the Issues, Exploring Current Proposals

My name is Rachel Greszler. I am a senior research fellow in workforce and public finance at The Heritage Foundation, and a visiting fellow in workforce at the Economic Policy Innovation Center. The ...