Starbucks CEO Niccol says committed to 'engage constructively' with workers union
)' new CEO Brian Niccol said on 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."
Niccol's remarks come in response to a letter addressed to him by 298 baristas who are bargaining delegates from the union. In his Tuesday letter, Niccol also reiterated his commitment to creating a"great work environment" at the stores, and added that the company"values" direct relations with workers.
Starbucks began negotiations with Workers United in April on a"foundational framework" to guide collective bargaining in the U.S. The union's bargaining delegation represents more than 10,500 partners across over 490 stores.
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