Starbucks workers across the country are facing understaffing, inaccessible benefits, discrimination, and low wages. Instead of fixing these issues, Starbucks decided to introduce an unpopular, more conservative dress code.
As Carlos Tapia, president of the San Mateo County Deputy Sheriff's Association, stated, 'This disregard for employee well-being goes well beyond mere management oversight, it's a violation of labor laws.' He emphasized the severity of the situation, highlighting that the issues being faced are not just management errors but serious breaches that necessitate urgent attention.