Tag: Starbucks

Inside Starbucks’ plan to speed up service

Sandeep raiza

Inside Starbucks’ plan to speed up service Starbucks is rolling out a sweeping plan to spark growth over the next three years — from faster Frappuccinos to more digital rewards. On tap: New equipment that makes it easier for baristas to prepare complicated drinks in seconds. Thousands of new US stores. A more reliable mobile app with new rewards. And enough new perks and benefits to perhaps dissuade employees from joining a union.The news came Tuesday during the company’s investor day, when Starbucks leaders spent hours outlining what the next…

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One of the biggest strikes in US history is brewing at UPS

Sandeep raiza

One of the biggest strikes in US history is brewing at UPS Over the past year, the nascent labor movements at mighty corporations like Starbucks and Amazon have grabbed national attention. But less well-known is a looming high-stakes clash between one of America’s oldest unions and the world’s biggest package courier. Contract negotiations are set to begin in the spring between UPS and the Teamsters Union ahead of their current contract’s expiration at the end of July, 2023. Already, before the talks have even started, labor experts are predicting that…

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