Starbucks baristas in Cambridge joined a nationwide rally on Tuesday, demanding better contracts and working conditions.
The rally is part of a larger movement by the Starbucks union, which is calling for improved staffing, better hours, increased pay, and on-the-job protections for baristas.
“We can’t be at work if we can’t pay our rent, pay our bills,” said Sylvie Tetzner, a former barista. “We need pay that’s equal to our needs as baristas in this city.”…