Starbucks will go grande on workforce-lite future

Green Thumb Industries

04/01/2023 13:58

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist.  The opinions
expressed are her own.)
    By Amanda Gomez
       NEW YORK, Jan 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The $120 bln
latte purveyor is fighting off unions as workers seek better
benefits and higher wages. In 2023, it will throw a few
concessions. That will tide over employees long enough for it to
streamline coffee-making. It’s a playbook for those looking to
trim their workforce.     
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