A fun way for Starbucks workers to win recognition: keep doors open, but give away company coffee, pastries for FREE

a year ago by cyu to c/unions

@votealzubi.com@bsky.brid.gy I think what might be a fun way for Starbucks workers trying to win #labor recognition and #educate customers - is to do a #strike variant: keep the doors open, but give away company coffee, pastries etc. for FREE.

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Lumidaub 5 points a year ago

Idk, wouldn't that count as stealing? Seems like a step too far. (Happy to be educated to the contrary)

Edit: not that I object to stealing from megacorps as such but you'd be liable which would hurt the strike, no?

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HowDawg 13 points a year ago

This type of protest has been done in the past successfully. Imo it's a great way to protest as it can help get the customers on their side (and spread news) , and it also increases the costs compared to just having the store closed for a day.

I guess it could depend highly on the contract of the employee, as if "taking payment" is not actually stipulated then they wouldn't be breaking their contract - could be possible for someone like a barista who only makes coffee. Admittedly I have no insight into their position types nor contract

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Lumidaub 7 points a year ago

I can see how it would be effective in getting the public on your side, of course, and I don't object in principle. I'm merely thinking of how the other side could exploit this. If it's worked in the past, cool.

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