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Earlier in January, the two dozen employees of Adda Coffee & Tea House, a four-store Pittsburgh coffee shop chain, announced plans to unionize. Within hours, the owner closed all locations, citing financial losses.

The sudden closures led to questions about whether the decision was aimed at breaking the union. If a legal challenge emerges, the state of Adda's finances may help decide.

Read more from labor experts to better understand what could happen next. ⬇️

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After Adda Coffee closure, national board may be asked to read financial tea leaves

If employees of the shuttered four-location Adda Coffee & Tea House pursue their claim that their unionization bid prompted closure, the case could come down to both timing and money.

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