{"id":33140,"date":"2026-09-30T05:27:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T05:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=33140"},"modified":"2026-09-30T05:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T05:33:07","slug":"examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Examining the Starbucks and McDonald\u2019s Unionisation Drives in India and Comparative Lessons from the US"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#1_Abstract\" >1. Abstract<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#2_Introduction\" >2. Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Trade_Union_And_Labour_Union\" >Trade Union And Labour Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Union_Recognition_And_Multinational_Companies\" >Union Recognition And Multinational Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Gig_Economy_And_Worker_Unionisation\" >Gig Economy And Worker Unionisation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#3_Trade_Union_Recognition\" >3. Trade Union Recognition<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#United_States\" >United States<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#National_Labour_Relations_Board_Secret_Ballot_Election\" >National Labour Relations Board Secret Ballot Election<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Majority_Support_And_Voluntary_Recognition\" >Majority Support And Voluntary Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Coverage_Under_The_National_Labour_Relations_Act\" >Coverage Under The National Labour Relations Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#India\" >India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Rights_Of_Registered_Trade_Unions_In_India\" >Rights Of Registered Trade Unions In India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#4_Different_Situation_Of_Trade_Unions_In_United_States_And_India\" >4. Different Situation Of Trade Unions In United States And India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#United_States_Scenario\" >United States Scenario<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Indian_Scenario\" >Indian Scenario<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#5_Comparative_Points_Lessons_For_United_States_And_India\" >5. Comparative Points \/ Lessons For United States And India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#How_Trade_Union_Works\" >How Trade Union Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Acts_And_Laws\" >Acts And Laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#McDonalds_Or_Starbucks_Situation\" >McDonald\u2019s Or Starbucks Situation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#6_Rights_Of_Workers\" >6. Rights Of Workers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#In_United_States\" >In United States<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Wages_For_Overtime\" >Wages For Overtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Minimum_Wage_Rates\" >Minimum Wage Rates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Joining_Each_Other\" >Joining Each Other<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Safety_And_Security\" >Safety And Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#In_India\" >In India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Wages_For_Overtime-2\" >Wages For Overtime<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Working_Hour_Limit\" >Working Hour Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Weekly_Off\" >Weekly Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Safety_At_Workplace\" >Safety At Workplace<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#7_Types_Of_Labour_Union\" >7. Types Of Labour Union<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Craft_Union\" >Craft Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Industrial_Union\" >Industrial Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#General_Union\" >General Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Enterprise_Union\" >Enterprise Union<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Professional_Union\" >Professional Union<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#8_Levels_Of_Trade_Unions\" >8. Levels Of Trade Unions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Enterprise_Or_Workplace_Level\" >Enterprise Or Workplace Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Industry_Level\" >Industry Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#National_Level\" >National Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#The_International_Level\" >The International Level<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#9_Case_Study_Of_Starbucks_Vs_NLRB\" >9. Case Study Of Starbucks Vs. NLRB<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Issue\" >Issue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Rule\" >Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#Application\" >Application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#10_The_United_States_Landscape_Frontline_Employees\" >10. The United States Landscape: Frontline Employees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#11_In_Context_Of_Indian_Landscape\" >11. In Context Of Indian Landscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#12_Findings_And_Conclusion\" >12. Findings And Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#13_References\" >13. References<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/examining-the-starbucks-and-mcdonalds-unionisation-drives-in-india-and-comparative-lessons-from-the-us\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Abstract\"><\/span>1. Abstract<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks and McDonald\u2019s are very famous companies based in the United States. The workers working in these companies are many. The workers of these companies want to build a workers\u2019 union for their rights.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the Starbucks workers have built their own workers\u2019 union. It is called as <strong>\u201cStarbucks Workers United.\u201d<\/strong> But it is difficult for the workers working in McDonald\u2019s. Because McDonald\u2019s has many stores, and every store has different store owners.<\/p>\n<p>And it is difficult that every store owner will recognise these workers\u2019 union.<\/p>\n<p>In India, workers working in these companies are just temporary. So making worker\u2019s union is very difficult for the workers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Introduction\"><\/span>2. Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we know that in old time workers were treated as machines. Bosses of business only gave importance to the work done by the workers.<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes they have to work for more than fourteen hours in the factories. Workers did not have any rights. They have to work as per their boss\u2019s command.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_Union_And_Labour_Union\"><\/span>Trade Union And Labour Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A trade union or labour union is an organisation of workers who join together to protect their rights and improve their working conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The main goal of these type of trade union is help workers to get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Better wages as per their work<\/li>\n<li>Safe work environment<\/li>\n<li>Job security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The laws for these type of labour union is different in different countries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Recognition_And_Multinational_Companies\"><\/span>Union Recognition And Multinational Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are certain rights held by the companies whether they want to recognise worker\u2019s union or not.<\/p>\n<p>Because in every country rules and rights for unionisation is different.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gig_Economy_And_Worker_Unionisation\"><\/span>Gig Economy And Worker Unionisation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The gig economy is a labour market where people do temporary, flexible jobs instead of working as full time employees for one company.<\/p>\n<p>Examples include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivery drivers<\/li>\n<li>Swiggy employees<\/li>\n<li>Zomato employees<\/li>\n<li>Home services providers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trade_Union_Recognition\"><\/span>3. Trade Union Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_States\"><\/span>United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The trade union recognition is the legal process by which a labour union becomes the official and exclusive bargaining representative for a group of employees.<\/p>\n<p>This process is generally governed by the <strong>National Labour Relations Act, 1935.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Labour_Relations_Board_Secret_Ballot_Election\"><\/span>National Labour Relations Board Secret Ballot Election<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When employer does not recognise the union automatically then this method is used.<\/p>\n<p>Workers first collect signed <strong>\u201cUnion Authorization Card\u201d<\/strong> or a petition of at least 30% of the eligible employees in a specific workgroup of organisation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Majority_Support_And_Voluntary_Recognition\"><\/span>Majority Support And Voluntary Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>But when majority of workers wants representation then there is not always necessary to conduct election.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coverage_Under_The_National_Labour_Relations_Act\"><\/span>Coverage Under The National Labour Relations Act<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The standard National Labour Relations Act recognition rules applies to the private sector workers in United States.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India\"><\/span>India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The registration of union is handled by the registrar of the Trade unions under the Trade unions act, 1926.<\/p>\n<p>Registration gives these unions legal identity.<\/p>\n<p>There are two types of recognition:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Voluntary recognition<\/li>\n<li>Statutory recognition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_Of_Registered_Trade_Unions_In_India\"><\/span>Rights Of Registered Trade Unions In India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The trade unions have permanent succession and a common seal.<\/li>\n<li>The registered trade union can acquire, hold and dispose of moveable and immovable properties.<\/li>\n<li>The registered trade union can enter into contracts in its own name.<\/li>\n<li>The registered trade union can sue and be sued in its own name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Different_Situation_Of_Trade_Unions_In_United_States_And_India\"><\/span>4. Different Situation Of Trade Unions In United States And India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_States_Scenario\"><\/span>United States Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, the fast food industry is progressing rapidly.<\/p>\n<p>Workers working in these types of industries have been fighting for their rights to form a trade union for many years.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Scenario\"><\/span>Indian Scenario<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In India, fast food industries are growing very fast but the situation in Indian context is very different.<\/p>\n<p>Because in India there is non-existence of workers\u2019 union.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Comparative_Points_Lessons_For_United_States_And_India\"><\/span>5. Comparative Points \/ Lessons For United States And India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Trade_Union_Works\"><\/span>How Trade Union Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In United States, trade unions fight against the corporate rules directly.<\/p>\n<p>But in India trade unions are usually tied to political parties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acts_And_Laws\"><\/span>Acts And Laws<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In United States, there is particularly law for the worker\u2019s union which is National Labour Relations Act.<\/p>\n<p>And in India, according to new labour codes there is a specific code for workers\u2019 union which is <strong>\u201cIndustrial Relations Code\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"McDonalds_Or_Starbucks_Situation\"><\/span>McDonald\u2019s Or Starbucks Situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In United States, McDonald\u2019s and Starbucks have faced massive strikes against them.<\/p>\n<p>But in India we can hardly see any worker\u2019s union made for any demand.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Rights_Of_Workers\"><\/span>6. Rights Of Workers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_United_States\"><\/span>In United States<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wages_For_Overtime\"><\/span>Wages For Overtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If any worker works more than forty hours in a week then the company must pay 1.5 time more wages than their regular hourly wages for the extra hours workers by the workers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimum_Wage_Rates\"><\/span>Minimum Wage Rates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Companies must pay the minimum amount of wages mentioned in the National Labour Relations Act to their workers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joining_Each_Other\"><\/span>Joining Each Other<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every worker has right to join any trade union.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_And_Security\"><\/span>Safety And Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some companies have kitchen in their premises. And in kitchen there are very risky things like hot oil, sharp tools and slippery floors.<\/p>\n<p>So to prevent any injuries, employer should provide safety kits and training to the workers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_India\"><\/span>In India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wages_For_Overtime-2\"><\/span>Wages For Overtime<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If any worker works more than his usual working hour, then employer should give him double wage rate than the usual wage rate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_Hour_Limit\"><\/span>Working Hour Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employer cannot force employees or workers to work for more than eight to nine hours.<\/p>\n<p>Workers or employer can work for maximum forty-eight hours in a week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weekly_Off\"><\/span>Weekly Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every worker and employees should get one day paid leave in every week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_At_Workplace\"><\/span>Safety At Workplace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employer should provide safety kits and training to the workers and employees.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Types_Of_Labour_Union\"><\/span>7. Types Of Labour Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craft_Union\"><\/span>Craft Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Craft union is a union in which workers make their union on the basis of their special skills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Union of carpenters, union of electricians, etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Union\"><\/span>Industrial Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Industrial Union is a union in which workers and employees of a particular Industry make a group even if they have different skills and knowledge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Union\"><\/span>General Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>General Union is the union in which all the workers and employees of any industry make their own union even if they have different working background.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enterprise_Union\"><\/span>Enterprise Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Enterprise union is a union in which workers and employees of a particular organisation or company makes a Labour union.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Union\"><\/span>Professional Union<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Professional Union is the union in which employees having college degree, Special licence are making their own union to get their rights.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Levels_Of_Trade_Unions\"><\/span>8. Levels Of Trade Unions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enterprise_Or_Workplace_Level\"><\/span>Enterprise Or Workplace Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An enterprise or workplace level trade union operates inside one single company or workplace.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industry_Level\"><\/span>Industry Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At Industry level the trade union is made and operated by the workers and employees of the same industry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Level\"><\/span>National Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the National level there is one trade union for every types of workers and employees.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_International_Level\"><\/span>The International Level<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At international level the national level union comes together to discuss the problem faced by the whole world.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Case_Study_Of_Starbucks_Vs_NLRB\"><\/span>9. Case Study Of Starbucks Vs. NLRB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It is a case involving Starbucks and their worker\u2019s union.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issue\"><\/span>Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Starbucks have make statements about unionisation.<\/p>\n<p>So did it violate employee\u2019s rights under National Labour Relations Act or not?<\/p>\n<p>The major issues included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starbucks have threatened their workers that they will lose benefits if they unionize.<\/li>\n<li>Starbucks have reduced the store working hour because of the union.<\/li>\n<li>Starbucks have closed the hiring portal of the company because of the union.<\/li>\n<li>Starbucks was alleged to be watching their union activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rule\"><\/span>Rule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There mainly three rules mentioned in National Labour Relations Act:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Section 8(c)<\/li>\n<li>Section 8(a)(1)<\/li>\n<li>Section 7<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application\"><\/span>Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The case then examines each issue separately, including statements concerning employee benefits, store working hours, the hiring portal and alleged monitoring of union activities.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_The_United_States_Landscape_Frontline_Employees\"><\/span>10. The United States Landscape: Frontline Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Frontline employee means the worker who is the direct link between the organisation and the customer.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Examples Of Frontline Employees<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Healthcare Sector<\/td>\n<td>Nurses, Care workers and medical assistants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Logistics<\/td>\n<td>Bus drivers, delivery drivers, postal workers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Support And Services<\/td>\n<td>Call centre workers, bank teller, customer service agents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hospitality And Retail<\/td>\n<td>Waiters, baristas, cashier, receptionist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Education And Safety<\/td>\n<td>Teachers, firefighter, police<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Many years ago unions were losing in United States. But in present time these unions are rebirthing or making comebacks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_In_Context_Of_Indian_Landscape\"><\/span>11. In Context Of Indian Landscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There is less possibility of making of union in India.<\/p>\n<p>As we know that workers working in these organisations are mostly college students and migrated persons.<\/p>\n<p>But now there are gig workers who are forming their own trade union for gig workers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Findings_And_Conclusion\"><\/span>12. Findings And Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To conclude, there are many trade unions in the United States, while there are rarely any trade unions in India.<\/p>\n<p>There are certain rights of the workers working in an organisation. Every employee and worker should get their rights.<\/p>\n<p>Trade unions have to face many problems nowadays.<\/p>\n<p>The article also discusses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multiple unionism<\/li>\n<li>Political interference<\/li>\n<li>Low membership<\/li>\n<li>Leadership problems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_References\"><\/span>13. References<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ol>\n<li>Industrial Relation Code, 2020 \u2014 Ministry Of Labour And Employment<\/li>\n<li>Corporate Culture At McDonald\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Rights Of McDonald&#8217;s For Unionisation In US \u2014 Google Scholar<\/li>\n<li>Case Study: Starbucks Corporation Vs. National Labour Relation Board \u2014 Justia Law<\/li>\n<li>Wikipedia \u2014 Starbucks Unions<\/li>\n<li>Wikipedia \u2014 McDonald\u2019s Unions<\/li>\n<li>Research Paper \u2014 <em>No Contract No Coffee<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Research Article Of Starbucks \u2014 Starbucks Unionisation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links yoast-seo-related-links\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/horrifying-sydney-river-mcdonalds-crime-story-of-cruelty-broken-trust\/\">The Horrifying Sydney River McDonald&#8217;s Crime: A Story of Cruelty and Broken Trust<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trademark-search-before-filing-application\/\">The Importance Of Performing A Trademark Search Before Submitting A Trademark Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/tratransborder-reputation-under-indian-trademark-law\/\">TraTransborder Reputation under Indian Trademark Law<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/labour-laws-in-india-labour-codes-employee-rights-2026\/\">Labour Laws in India 2026: New Labour Codes, Employee Rights &amp; Latest Reforms Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/trade-unions-industrial-relations-india-comprehensive-legal-socio-economic-analysis\/\">Trade Unions And Industrial Relations In India: A Comprehensive Legal And Socio-Economic Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 1. Abstract Starbucks and McDonald\u2019s are very famous companies based in the United States. The workers working in these companies are many. The workers of these companies want to build a workers\u2019 union for their rights. Some of the Starbucks workers have built their own workers\u2019 union. It is called as \u201cStarbucks Workers United.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1839,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"two_page_speed":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4766],"tags":[774],"class_list":["post-33140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-labour-law","tag-labour-law"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.4 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Examining the Starbucks and McDonald\u2019s Unionisation Drives in India and Comparative Lessons from the US - 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