Overview
- Mamdani and Sanders walked the Park Slope picket line on Monday, backing baristas pressing for a first contract.
- New York City announced a roughly $39 million settlement with Starbucks over Fair Workweek violations affecting thousands of employees.
- Eligible workers are slated to receive $50 for each week worked between July 4, 2021 and July 7, 2024, according to the city.
- Baristas have been on strike since last month seeking higher pay and stable schedules, with organizers saying more than 100 stores are involved.
- Starbucks says only several dozen stores are affected, cites benefits that bring total compensation near $30 an hour, and says it is adding staff and upgrading scheduling tools.