Starbucks Baristas Strike Over Dress Code, Demand Living Wage

Starbucks workers across the US walked off the job this week to protest a new company-mandated all-black dress code. The workers, represented by Starbucks Workers United, are demanding a living wage or stipends to help cover the cost of new uniforms. "They're not just angry about the shirt color," said a union representative in a recent social media post. "They're calling on Starbucks to pay a living wage or provide stipends for this arbitrary dress code." The strike has affected over 100 Starbucks locations nationwide, highlighting ongoing tensions between workers and corporations over fair wages and working conditions. The union's demands underscore a broader conversation about worker rights and economic justice in the United States.