The New York Times is reporting that the National Labor Relations Board has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Starbucks for firing, intimidating and interrogating employees who supported efforts to unionize four of its stores in New York City. Apparently, this isn't the first time Starbucks has been caught violating the law:

"Thirteen months ago, Starbucks reached a settlement with the Industrial Workers of the World, agreeing to offer jobs back to two workers and to pay nearly $2,000 to several employees after the labor board brought a separate set of charges against the company, accusing it of illegally seeking to quash efforts to unionize." Article...

Over the years, I have become addicted to their high priced coffee.  I even got gift cards from my kids for my birthday.  Well, I guess that is all gone now - until Starbucks cleans up its act.