Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks, faced tough questions about worker unions and inequality. He acknowledged the power gap but emphasized that 99% of Starbucks’ 250,000 employees prefer a direct relationship with the company rather than through a union. Schultz reminded everyone of his humble beginnings—growing up in federally subsidized housing with parents who never owned a home. His journey from poverty to billionaire status embodies the pursuit of the American Dream. He defended hi