Starbucks Baristas Walk Out Over Controversial Dress Code

Starbucks Workers Stage Nationwide Walkout Over Dress Code Policy Starbucks union workers across the United States are walking out this week to protest a new dress code policy. The policy requires workers to purchase new uniforms, including shirts and shoes, at their own expense. This has added a significant financial burden to workers, many of whom are already struggling to make ends meet. "We're already struggling to make ends meet, and now we have to pay for new clothes? It's ridiculous!" stated one barista involved in the walkout. The protest highlights the ongoing tension between Starbucks and its unionized employees. The union argues that Starbucks has a legal obligation to bargain with them over any policy changes, including the dress code. The walkout is gaining momentum, with reports of participation from unionized stores across the country. The company has yet to respond publicly to the protests. The walkout underscores the broader challenges faced by low-wage workers in the United States. The event serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for fair wages and better working conditions.