Starbucks' new CEO, who fought against the Chipotle union, vows to 'constructively' negotiate with Workers United.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol said he respects the rights of the coffee chain's baristas to unionize. Starbucks and Workers United are negotiating a framework for collective bargaining agreements for unionized cafes.

Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol said in a letter on Tuesday that he "deeply respects" the right of the coffee chain's workers to choose to be represented by a union, and that he was committed to "engage constructively.

Starbucks' recently appointed CEO, Brian Niccol, has addressed the ongoing union negotiations at the coffee chain and said he "deeply respects" employees' right to unionise. In a letter released Tuesday, September 24, Niccol said he is committed to "engage constructively" with union representatives, per a report by Reuters.

Starbucks' growth potential is limited by its already extensive global footprint and competitive market. See why I reiterate my hold rating on SBUX stock.

Starbucks’ chief is going old school, and the thrust of his changes are very much a return to three-time CEO Howard Schultz’s vision. And while he’s set the tone for remote work and Starbucks stores, he’s also had to deal with the executive ranks.

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol addressed the ongoing union negotiations and said he "deeply respects" employees' right to unionize.

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