Starbucks Workers United has initiated strikes in response to a new company dress code requiring baristas to wear solid black shirts with specific colored bottoms. The union argues that this policy is financially burdensome as workers must replace their existing clothing and cannot afford out-of-pocket expenses, especially when two free shirts are insufficient for their needs. The union also criticized Starbucks for not addressing more pressing operational issues, like understaffing. This dress code shift returned to a stricter policy after a relaxation in 2016 that allowed more color variety.
"Across the country, union baristas are walking out and pushing back on Starbucks's illegally implemented policy change. Workers shouldn't need to spend money out-of-pocket to replace perfectly good shirts, pants, and shoes when we're already struggling to get by."
"Starbucks would provide each barista two free shirts as part of the change... but baristas said they thought the dress code would result in superfluous spending on their end, and two shirts were not enough for those who work multiple shifts in a week."
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