Starbucks Latin America franchise holder suspends 1,600 jobs in Chile

Saturday, 4 April 2020 11:53

The contracts of around 90 per cent of the Chilean workforce in Starbucks have been suspended.

A union representing Starbucks workers told Reuters that it affects 1,600 people.

Mexico's Grupo Alsea, the company that holds the franchise for Starbucks in Chile, told the local media that it was a "responsible measure" to safeguard positions across more than 120 outlets around Chile.

It added that it would honour March salaries and pay 10 per cent of salaries in April. And, hoped to restart the contracts once the coronavirus crisis was over.

Most cafes have been shut in Chile as part of efforts to fight the coronavirus epidemic.

More from Business

UAE advances agentic AI project targeting 50% of government operations

The UAE has launched the strategic phase of its agentic AI project, which aims to convert 50 per cent of federal government operations, services and tasks to AI-driven models within two years.
Dubai Business Forum – China to be held in Shenzhen in October

Dubai Chambers will host the Dubai Business Forum – China in Shenzhen on October 14, bringing together government officials, business leaders and investors from the two markets.
UAE-BRICS non-oil trade tops $312 billion

UAE Minister of Foreign Trade Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has taken part in a meeting of BRICS trade ministers in Jaipur, India, focused on strengthening trade and economic cooperation between member countries.
ADNOC affirms commitment to meeting customer requirements despite challenges

ADNOC says it remains focused on meeting customer needs despite challenging circumstances, following unprovoked attacks targeting its people and assets.