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How baristas, and Starbucks’ CEO, see the company’s union battle

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A Starbucks cafe in downtown Denver.

Workers at a Colorado Springs Starbucks were part of a growing nationwide union movement – until the company closed their store. Their experience highlights the divide between employees who are voting to unionize and Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who wants to stop the effort. Washington Post reporter Greg Jaffe is following the fight.