The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is accusing Starbucks of illegally closing locations to deter union organizing.

The federal agency wants the company to reopen 23 locations, including seven in Seattle and one in Everett.

Starbucks denies wrongdoing, saying the company firmly believes the allegations lack merit.

The independent federal agency issued a complaint Wednesday. The NLRB is seeking an order that would require the company to reopen the locations and compensate workers who lost pay as a result.

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