Starbucks labor leaders say CEO Howard Schultz is escalating the war against their union by closing 16 stores across the country at the end of this month.
The Wall Street Journal originally reported last week on the closings, citing safety concerns at many locations.
In a leaked video posted to Twitter last week, Mr. Schultz elaborated on the reasons for closing the stores, making it clear that the stores closing were profitable.
“It has shocked me that one of the primary concerns our retail partners have is their own personal safety,” Mr. Schultz said in the leaked video.