BUFFALO, N.Y. — Starbucks baristas and supporters gathered outside the Elmwood Avenue location in Buffalo on Saturday afternoon as part of a national wave of demonstrations spanning 35 cities.
The rally aimed to pressure the company for a fair contract, including better staffing, hours, pay, and workplace protections.
Union members emphasized that employees are not officially on strike. However, organizers said the picket served as a practice in the event that union negotiations lead to a strike…