Starbucks resumes bargaining amid fresh wave of unionized stores

World's largest coffee chain agrees framework with Workers United as push to increase unionization continues apace

Starbucks has resumed bargaining with union leaders amid a fresh wave of organized stores after the world's largest coffee chain agreed to open talks over labor agreements.

After a long, embittered campaign, the Seattle-based coffee giant jointly announced a new framework with Workers United in February to reach contracts with unionized stores.