Posted on 09/18/2025 5:28:20 AM PDT by Salman
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The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks' workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado. Workers also filed complaints with California’s Labor and Workforce Development Agency. If the agency decides not to seek penalties against Starbucks, the workers intend to file a class-action lawsuit in California, according to the complaints.
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“As part of this change, and to ensure out partners were prepared, partners received two shirts at no cost,” the company said Wednesday. Starbucks refers to its employees as “partners.”
Starbucks’ new dress code went into effect on May 12. It requires all workers in North America to wear a solid black shirt with short or long sleeves under their green aprons. Shirts may or may not have collars, but they must cover the midriff and armpits.
Employees must wear khaki, black or blue denim bottoms without patterns or frayed hems or solid black dresses that are not more than 4 inches above the knee. The dress code also requires workers to wear black, gray, dark blue, brown, tan or white shoes made from a waterproof material. Socks and hosiery must be “subdued,” the company said.
The dress code prohibits employees from having face tattoos or more than one facial piercing. Tongue piercings and “theatrical makeup” are also prohibited.
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It's the unreasonable dress code. { snicker }
Why don’t they just quit if they don’t like the company’s new dress code.
What is the minimum pieces of flair? That’s important, you know.
They are expected to look presentable to the customers.
How horrible!!!!!
Racist, sexist, transphobic,
These people are nuts.
“”””What is the minimum pieces of flair? That’s important, you know.”””””
The minimum is 15 pieces of flair but some choose to wear more and we encourage that.
These ‘workers’ could always join the Army if they want to experience some REAL Workplace Oppression! *SNORT*
We are doomed as a Society...
I’ve said this before, but the most dangerous place to be in my small town is the Verizon parking lot. There’s a Starbucks with a drive-thru next to it. Those caffeine-junkies will run you over if you’re not careful!
We live in incredibly stupid times.
Remember when Clint Eastwood was sitting on his front porch scowling in the movie “Grand Torino”?
That’s how I feel when reading stories like this.
“What is the minimum pieces of flair”
7 pieces for each ear, 2 for lower lip, 5 for upper lip, 2 for the nose, 1 each cheek, and the neck area is optional.
One more of many reasons I don’t give this woke company my hard earned money......I’ve never really understood the whole designer drink fad anyway.
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Of course Charlie Kirk liked it, so I’ll give ‘em that much credit.
Unionized entry level jobs that some people wish to occupy for the rest of their lives is not a pathway to success.
It is stupidity.
It’s the unreasonable dress code. { snicker }
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What these whiners don’t acknowledge is that the clothes required for the job can also be used for regular wear. If the apparel had no other acceptable personal use that would be another thing.
Because they are entitled to a job with no restrictions—in their minds.
Wouldn’t know. Haven’t been inside a Starbucks in years
This has become one of my favorite movies of all time...what you said...so true.
Phenomenal movie. Just watched it again about a month ago.
Starbucks will promptly close stores. Gare Ron Teed.
I don’t think it’s about clothes. I think it’s more about the piercings, facial tattoos and theatrical make-up. No more goths...
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