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Starbucks Baristas Strike Over New Black Uniform Policy
- In May 2025, Starbucks baristas across the U.S. Staged walkouts to oppose the company’s newly implemented uniform guidelines introduced nationwide.
- The walkout followed Starbucks’ unilateral rollout of uniform changes on May 12, which employees had to fund themselves and was implemented without collective bargaining.
- The policy requires baristas to wear solid black tops paired with pants in shades of tan, black, or blue denim, highlights the signature green apron, and has resulted in some employees being sent home for minor infractions amid ongoing protests.
- Shift supervisor Paige Summers expressed staff frustration, noting that customers are more concerned about long wait times for their drinks than employees' clothing colors, emphasizing that management's focus on strict dress codes overlooks the needs of baristas.
- The walkout and added unfair labor charges suggest escalating tensions and calls for union accountability amid broader worker dissatisfaction at Starbucks.
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