Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Testifies in Senate Committee Hearing

[@firstlast4516]

Should be primetime headline news but nah, America is more concerned with what trump is lying about over on some obscure social media platform that nobody uses.

[@jerryrontic1007]

I agree. Little mention of the housing CRISIS across the US as well.

[@johncoons1666]

More like no mention of anything that matters!

[@femme-roo]

imagine starting a business with a vision inspired by your father losing his job due to an injury and then being responsible for a woman being fired for getting cancer 40 years later

[@Notfunnysam]

❤ Bernie! Solidarity

[@ninstone3457]

Bernie: Give people something for nothing...

[@mumpygumboo8554]

@@ninstone3457 Schutlz: give me more, I "earned" all of it

[@firstlast4516]

Couldn't bother listening past a single GOPer. Good luck America, your politicians are insane.

[@Notfunnysam]

I am not religious but if I was American I would be searching for a higher power that isn't a demagogue subservient to the capitalist exploitation God. Scary stuff.

[@gg-gamers]

I couldn't hear anything they were saying with that boot down their throats.

[@JacFash]

Agreed, it is complete insanity.

[@wouldntyouliketoknow1496]

Progressives are the ones who are insane. They are literally communists renamed. The left is who supports the big companies they supposedly hate. Hypocrites.

[@WanderingWaystrel]

I actually liked Senator Braun believe it or not, he made the point that 17 dollars an hour is not a wage to be proud of in this day and age, and that the best way to keep unions off your back is to treat them better. Never thought i’d see a nominally pro-union republican. Learn something new everyday

[@marlonstjohn]

As a business owner, I don't consider the act of creating a job (I've created 35) a benevolent act. There is a limit to the revenue that may be created by two hands. For a business to grow, it takes people and their motive power to build both revenue and profits. My shares earn direct dividends through the profits generated by our company's staff. Had my wife and I remained a two person company, we would not have been able to generate near the dividends we did. I have no fear of any union.

[@markwiegard8384]

All companies raised wages not because of a potential unionization, because of inflation. Ask the three branches of the in charge the last two years how over spending may have created inflation

[@randomutubr222]

That’s fine if you believe that. We live in a free country. Don’t work for Starbucks then 🙃

[@playinabook]

@@randomutubr222 We do live in a free country. One that established collective bargaining as a legal right for workers. I have no issue with collective bargaining. Do you?

[@mumpygumboo8554]

Yes, and when Schultz says that he "earned" his way, one has to question that....

[@w0ody16]

Senator Markey was on point 1:45:40 calling out Schultz. Won't ever see that from a Republican.

[@jerryrontic1007]

Great point, I went right to the time stamp, thanks.

[@shootwrasslin69]

Of course not because the GOP works for one group and one group only. The rich business owners. And The Democratic Party, even though it's becoming more and more influenced by corporate interest, to its credit isn't entirely owned by big business, though a decent portion of it now is unfortunately.

[@johncoons1666]

They all work for money wake up.

[@adey126]

Get them, Bernie.

[@sdress179e]

Not much question what side Cassidy is on. I just love him talking about no agency using their power to advance a partisan agenda: while Jordan is and has been doing exactly that.

[@deborahlukovich2193]

Thank you for this.

[@shondagauthier5410]

These people are serving COFFEE- they are not going to get a CEO Pay! Be realistic

[@Starch-Wreck]

This is why I don’t go to Starbucks. No union worker should give that place a dime.

[@thomashengel6623]

you have no idea how a union works nor does.

[@lynneanderson4255]

I have mixed feelings. I'm a solid tea drinker, therefore, I don't go there much because I hate coffee. I dunno how anyone drinks that bitter stuff. Anyhoo, as a former union baby and now an elderly union supporter, I want to support the workers who are striving to unionize.

[@JacFash]

Sen. Mullin is so ignorant. There really should be a minimum I.Q. in order to serve in Congress. He and Lauren Boebart have made that very clear. He clearly doesn't even understand what this hearing is actually about. I also love when he touts his success as a business owner, especially given the fact that he inherited his plumbing company via the genetic lottery.

[@matthewlawrence812]

$2 in 1820 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $51.43 today. He acts like the average person doesn't survive off less than that these days. smdh

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

My guess he closed those stores that wanted to unionize not because they were dangerous. Stop complaining and allow your people to unionize. If an employee is on call they should be paid.

[@bigbankhank3485]

1:16:37 Senator Braun And Smith made some real Strong Points

[@ManoliGreek2640]

UNION STRONG..

[@melissaverduin3693]

I think Starbucks would get more business if they sign on with the unions!💥

[@normstuff8563]

Dummy, They’re already the biggest coffee company in the world.

[@lynneanderson4255]

I agree!

[@colours4301]

None so powerful than a small "group of people"

[@jenns2074]

Go Bernie Go !! ♥ ♥ ♥

[@kara7803]

Absolutely shameful

[@minkhole]

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@maxfieldstanton4541]

Off topic, but your comment gave me the option to "translate" and it just takes off one o. Lol

[@jay4you853]

Paul is unsurprisingly off-topic, out of touch and doing the usual far-right's noise...

[@firedancerdmb]

Sen Paul! AMAZING. Well said!

[@bigbankhank3485]

2:00:00 -2:00:11 can u hear ? no no they won’t believe it 😯

[@asleepawake3645]

Although an employee being an employee and paid to organize by the union is a conflict of interest. Wouldn't be sueprised if that was a republican play.

[@asleepawake3645]

Liar: safety isn't the issue when he is blatantly blocking unionization work. The law is clear: company facilities need to be allowed to be used for unuon and unionization work.

[@thomashengel6623]

shut down those stores that want a Union

[@arly0607]

I hope the next on line is AMAZON!!!! Who has now created contractors to do the deliveries and not been employed to get the benefits they deserve!!! I see comments of people not supporting these employees what is wrong with you? Everyone has the right to work in a healthy working environment and have fairly benefits like anyone's else. It's time to make sure people have enough money...to pay their bills otherwise close your business if you are a tyrant employer, you are not good to anyone. Your customer service is incompetent and the services are hacking many Americans because your employees are unhappy.

[@markwiegard8384]

All businesses raised salaries and wages because of inflation. To say Mr Schultz raise wages because of union potential is a gross overestimate. It’s because of politics, we’re told by financial experts, we have inflation do to over spending. You may want to consult with the Inflation n Chief and the other two branches in charge voted for excessive spending.

[@harryseretti3669]

there's a guy that never hired a person in his life there's no idea what it's like to run a business... and he's going to criticize this guy unbelievable (i fully support unions) it's just amazing to me how hypocritical politicians are

[@dustindavidson849]

Starbucks was a small business once. Explain to me why when someone takes a huge RISK to start a business in this country, and becomes successful- the employees then get to decide what a 'fair' wage is? YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORK THERE, ITS AN AGREEMENT.

[@paulaperez9642]

But, what if these union workers decided to be petty which cause them to get fired and they so happen to be union workers.

[@holdmybeer123]

From what I have heard, If you remove government unions, union workers earn less than non union workers. I don't know if that's true, but it definitely makes sense to leave out government unions and unions working on public works projects from the statistics. Government isn't going to go bankrupt, but businesses will. It is completely disingenuous comparison when these senators do not remove government unions from the equation.

[@stevenwalkersongs]

Proof? Can't find any myself

[@mattvogelsong8460]

What a total b.s statement. I make way way more than non union workers, and im not in a government union.

[@verareiki9263]

The thing it is about insurance people is places that you can go and buy insurance that's very good insurance. That doesn't CA you? An. Arm and a leg? I mean when I used to work. I mean I had insurance but I have to pay for it. You can't rely on companies to do the things you. Think that they're going to do they don't have no inkling? I want to do anything that's right for you basically😊

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

Pfffffffft .

[@richardsullivan5242]

$17.50 us is like $50.00 here in Canada

[@teutguy1]

You have universal healthcare :)

[@allanbillings3587]

Can I ask a question? , but first forgive me because I am uneducated . My point is this , I feel like this is a dog and pony show, like a parent who has to give a stern talking to his child but really doesn't care what the child did , nothing ever happens to these people or companies and sometimes they are even seen smiling ?

[@patriciamasterson4721]

Yes on Democracy and Unions . Senator Sanders only small millionaire in real estate like homes NOT BILLIONS like Starbucks…😢

[@Devoneyv]

I will say this in my state baristas make about $22 an hour after tips. I have worked for this company for 16 years and started as a PT barista. I am in college free of charge bc of this company. I have treated illness for my family with amazing benefits bc of this company!

[@teutguy1]

But so many other employees have their hours cut and then do not qualify for the benefits. American workers have a federal right to unionize!

[@loreleilazuli8874]

Howard is that you???

[@dtelectric9758]

These pols are clueless. I have run my own UNION shop for decades. It's not right for all. These are mostly starter position (not including management). This company treats these people well while they get their life paths figured out. Bernie Sanders is clueless.

[@milagrosplair4659]

sad goverment shoud stay out of private bussiness

[@imbored4763]

businesses aren’t above the law lol

[@samallardyce2522]

if i am the owner i will just close up starbuck 😂. too many softies

[@sd-vx6bo]

a guy who looks like you calling other people soft hahahahha

[@blueberry-ri7eb]

He never will He is making too much money from their labor.

[@michaellitton4380]

Bernie Babies. 😂

[@bobhea]

That's what Howard gets for supporting Democrats his whole life....lmaoooo

[@sd-vx6bo]

bernie’s not a democrat though

[@davidmendoza8918]

I believe this chain provides jobs to students and side jobs to full timers this are just temporary positions we shouldn't be expecting more

[@gg-gamers]

Every worker should be entitled to the majority of his or her labor value. Expecting the government to ensure that people are masters of their labor and business having NO right to interfere with workers advocating for their own interests is a good thing. Anybody who says otherwise needs to get the boot off their face and stand up for themselves.

[@anya1695]

You know nothing David

[@payyy6026]

Hi David, I see your line of reasoning and your argument makes sense. However, you are underestimating the amount of middle aged adults that work these types of service jobs as their main source of income. I think we should be giving those people a livable wage because work is work. Additionally, labor unions provide more than just regular raises, as they can negotiate better working conditions in general.

[@lynneanderson4255]

That's what used to be said about McDonald's workers until the data showed the average McDonald's worker was (at the time of that data) 29 and had kids. Starbucks is likely the same.

[@MR-bv4zr]

If Sanders ever started , invested, worked to create a business, he would have a different view. Additionally, the middle class that sanders speaks of would not render the life he purports due to price increases resulting in unionization.

[@dustinchristensen3425]

Lick those billionaire boots harder.

[@jerryrontic1007]

Bull. Working class Americans have few champions like Sen Sanders.

[@asleepawake3645]

Sanders knows how ot organize and be a leader, he knows organization, and he knows the rank and file.

[@rayman20us]

And what view would that be? Exploitation of employees to enrich the powerful even more?

[@teutguy1]

You're ridiculous!!!