Starbucks plans to give baristas $1,200 bonuses to improve their speed and friendliness.
Starbucks Introduces New Bonus Program Amid Sales Challenges Starbucks is rolling out bonuses of up to $1,200 to encourage baristas to enhance their speed and customer interaction as it confronts declining sales. The new incentives will take effect this fall, rewarding employees at locations that achieve “specific sales, operational, and customer service targets,” as the […]
Baristas at Starbucks increase their strike following the boycott suggestion from NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The Starbucks union announced that strikes have now occurred at over 30 locations across the country, including one in Albany, New York. This development comes just after Zoran Mamdani, the newly elected Socialist Party Mayor of New York City, urged citizens to boycott the coffee chain. Baristas in Albany, specifically at the New Scotland Avenue […]
Dunkin’ customers frustrated over claims that baristas are instructed not to fill cups fully: ‘I’ve begun going to McDonald’s for my iced coffees’
A recent Facebook post claims that Dunkin’ is instructing its baristas not to fill iced drinks all the way, even when customers request less ice. This revelation sparked outrage among patrons. An anonymous user shared what appears to be an internal guideline in the Dunkin’ World Facebook Group, which has over 567,000 members. The post […]
Starbucks introducing new dress code for baristas, a move protested by some
(KTLA) – Local Starbucks baristas may soon sport a new, more consistent look after announcing this week’s dress code update. The changes, announced Monday, are part of CEO Brian Nicole’s efforts to overhaul images of the coffee chain with “simplified color options that can sparkle the iconic green apron.” Company website. “A more defined color […]
Baristas across the country protest Trump’s deportation policies — for several minutes
One video on social media appeared to portray a group of baristas uprising over President Donald Trump’s deportation policy, but it only lasted for a few minutes. The latte player was organized by a union of Starbucks workers who took a five-minute break from Starbucks and showed their opposition to Trump’s promise to massive deportation […]
Starbucks reveals stricter dress code for baristas — here’s the new uniform
Starbucks revealed a new dress code for Java-Slinging Baristas on Monday as CEO Brian Nicole is betting on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment and boosting the sale of the slack company. Starting May 12th, employees will be required to wear solid black tops and will issue two free shirts from the new company brand line. […]
Starbucks new CEO Brian Niccol orders baristas to shut down stores for mandatory 3-hour training: report
Starbucks, led by new CEO Brian Nicol, will reportedly hold workshops for baristas to further enhance their training to make their stores “cozy coffeehouses.” The company plans to close the store for three hours later this month. Employees at the company will undergo mandatory training titled “Welcome to Starbucks” from January 21st to 26th. According […]
Court rejects Starbucks’ challenge to US labor board ruling that it illegally fired baristas | Starbucks
A federal appeals court has largely rejected Starbucks' appeal of the National Labor Relations Board's (NRLB) finding that the coffee chain illegally fired two Philadelphia baristas because they wanted to unionize. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled that the coffee shop giant has standing to challenge the constitutionality of administrative […]
Starbucks loses appeal over illegally firing baristas
A federal appeals court on Friday largely rejected Starbucks' appeal to the National Labor Relations Board, which found the coffee chain illegally fired two Philadelphia baristas because they wanted to unionize. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit says Starbucks doesn't have standing to challenge the constitutionality of the NLRB's administrative law judge, […]
Starbucks strike spreads, 10K baristas walk out on Christmas Eve
The union representing Starbucks baristas announced Tuesday that the strike against the Javanese giant has expanded to more than 300 stores, with about 10,000 coffeehouse workers walking off the job on Christmas Eve. Since Friday, baristas in more than 50 cities, including New York, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle and Chicago, have walked […]