In 2005, Starbucks paid out US$165,000 to eight employees at its Kent, Washington, roasting plant to settle charges that they had been retaliated against for being pro-union.
Pada tahun 2005, Starbucks membayar US$165.000 kepada delapan karyawan di pabrik pemanggangannya di Kent, Washington, untuk menyelesaikan tuntutan bahwa mereka menolak pro-serikat.