Workers at a unionized Starbucks store near Orlando staged a one-day strike in response to a new dress code policy they say was imposed without legally required bargaining. The action highlights broader tensions between the company and organized labor, as employees continue pushing for a union contract amid allegations of unfair labor practices. While Starbucks defends the policy as part of a unified brand image and claims it's bargaining in good faith, workers argue the focus should be on wages, staffing, and job protections. The walkout reflects growing frustration among baristas who feel the company has strayed from its stated commitment to worker well-being.
See "Starbucks workers near Orlando walk off the job in one-day strike", McKenna Schueler, Orlando Weekly, May 13, 2025