Maxwell Parrott is a freelance journalist based in New York City.

03.29.2023

• Maxwell Parrott

Starbucks Is Hijacking Court Proceedings to Dig Up Info on Union Supporters

In a federal court case over alleged union busting by Starbucks, the coffee giant is using the proceedings to dig up information on employees so it can intensify retaliation against union organizers.

05.17.2022

• Maxwell Parrott

How Labor Board Delays Hurt Starbucks Workers’ Union Organizing

Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, were the first in the country to vote to form a union. But an underfunded Labor Board meant that labor law went unenforced in Buffalo during their elections.