Claudia Irizarry Aponte, a senior reporter covering labor for The City, shares insights on the ongoing labor dispute involving Starbucks in NYC. Rae Shao, a unionized barista with Starbucks Workers United, discusses their experiences on the picket line, highlighting strike logistics and demands for better workplace conditions. They delve into scheduling violations, the significance of a recent $38 million settlement, and the political implications of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders joining the protests, underscoring solidarity in labor movements.
