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Even though 301 Starbucks stores won their union elections, they've so far achieved zero union contracts to show for it, thanks to the company's brazen obstruction.

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Readers also took time to delve into stories about another SAPD officer being put on leave and a right-wing extremist group ginning up conspiracy theories.

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The first congressional funding bump in a decade for the federal agency overseeing U.S. labor law came in at just $25 million.

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On Friday, Starbucks workers in San Antonio will rally in Labor Plaza to demand management at long last bargain with unions in good faith.

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Employees also asked the board to show proof that it didn't hire the firm with donations intended to fund programs and community events.

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SAY Sí’s board offered to recognize a union consisting of 12 employees, which represents less than half its total labor force.

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