NYC sues Starbucks for firing worker in Queens after a vote to unionize workers

NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City is suing Starbucks over allegations of firing a barista who was part of the efforts to unionize workers.

The city is filing the case saying the company violated New York City's "just cause" for termination.
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The report says Starbucks illegally fired the barista and union organizer in Queens -- less than a month after employees at the location in Astoria voted to join a union.



The city wants the worker to be hired back and get back pay.
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Starbucks says it is aware of the complaint.

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