If you tried to grab your morning coffee in the University District Saturday, you may have noticed some extra noise outside. Workers at the Starbucks on North High Street near East 14th Avenue held a picket as part of a nationwide strike effort known as the “Red Cup Rebellion.”
Starbucks employees across the country have been participating in similar demonstrations since earlier this month. Workers say contract negotiations have stalled as they push for improved scheduling, higher take-home pay, and resolutions to what they describe as unfair labor practices.
Siti Ulchaon, a shift supervisor and organizer, said the pay gap between corporate leadership and baristas highlights why workers are demanding change…