SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A small group of socialist activists joined striking baristas at a northside Starbucks on Saturday, attempting to bolster a picket line that drew little interest from customers or nearby holiday shoppers. About 15 baristas have been on strike since December 4, part of a nationwide labor action demanding a union contract and accusing the coffee giant of unfair labor practices.
Breitbart Texas observed Saturday morning at the Starbucks on Blanco Road in the Alamo City’s north side, where members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation unfurled a banner and carried signs calling for a boycott of the coffee company until a contract that meets their demands is agreed to. The store remains open for business, using activists brought in from other locations as the strike continues.
The poorly attended picket line drew little attention from passersby, who were primarily shopping at nearby retailers. Residents moved in and out of the coffee shop, seeming oblivious to the ongoing strike during Saturday’s activities…