strong unions are a vital part of rebuilding the declining middle class in this country.

But even if he is a multi-billionaire and the head of a giant corporation, he is not entitled to break the law.

Starbucks broke the law 130 times across six states since workers began organizing.

Starbucks has waged the most aggressive and illegal union busting campaign in the modern history of our Country.

Starbucks has refused to sign a single first contract with the union.

But even if he is a multi-billionaire and the head of a giant corporation, he is not entitled to break the law.

It is a bedrock of our democracy that the law applies to everyone, including the most powerful.

It would seem to me that if I was sitting where you were sitting and fighting for a union, one of my demands would be consistent and reasonable scheduling that I have some input to.

I commend the Committee for holding this hearing to show that you take seriously the rights of Starbucks workers to organize.

I believe that labor unions play an important role in protecting that bedrock principle.

Let us be clear, Starbucks egregious union busting campaign is not limited to Buffalo.

strong unions are a vital part of rebuilding the declining middle class in this country.