You aren't. We had enough people today for a regular shift, but this promo had us all stressed and scrambling to play catch up. The shift called to ask if we could call another person in, and we were denied on basis of not enough available hours to give. We finally got a coworker to come in an hour early, but it was moot at that point. At least I got a pity tip from a nice lady, cause I DID cry on the floor. And then corporate wonders why people are fighting back, smh.

Our exact situation today with a call off and a trainee who got thrown in the deep end

Me and 3 of my baristas cried yesterday. On top of this promo we had a shift meeting that required me to be off the floor for an hour and a half during our afternoon rush. We were never able to catch up, it was the worst close I think I’ve ever run. I just kept apologizing profusely to my partners because of course it felt like my fault and i felt terrible that they felt so stressed and overwhelmed

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Thank you so much for your support. I have to say, working two whole years here sounds impossible to me, so much respect to you! I'm glad you're happier. I used to want a career with this company until I saw the poor treatment and lack of support. Having each other's backs right now is so important, and I could never get through a shift without kind customers and awesome coworkers. 💚

At least it's 1 day a week. And only 1 drink is 50% off. I'd hate to see it being 50% off all cold drinks.

I really don't get why people are so into the pineapple drinks. They don't even taste very pineapple-y.

Hey, if you are sick, it's better to stay home. As much as it sucks to be down a person, that isn't on you. It's on corporate for underscheduling. One person calling out should not jeopardize a shift. I hope you feel better soon. 💚

Oh, my gosh, YES. I hate when customers expect us to have any authority over stuff. We are barely given any information. I had no idea this was happening until last night because the shift I closed with keeps up to date on things like that.

No joke, a lady argued with one of my shifts and wanted to call corporate because our "signs didn't show the right price." Like, first off, I told her the price when she ordered. Second, we can't change the menus unless we get the materials for it, and the prices have been rising because inflation. I feel like some customers just have zero idea on how corporations work.

I wish I had known sooner! I would have done the same. In fact, I would have loved to organize with everyone so all of us had Tuesdays off in protest. But we found out after schedules were made, which I think was purposeful.

Thank you for the solidarity! It is very appreciated.

That sucks so much, but, hey, congrats for making it out! You were stuck late, but you got it done, and it's awesome that you stayed to close. I know some shifts who would leave on time with key things undone. You deserve a long rest and some selfcare!

Oh, absolutely. Cars were wrapped around the building at our store all morning and until like...sometime around 3, I think? And we had so many mobiles.

A lady walked in while around seven people were waiting on mobiles or cafe orders, and she asked if she could have a refund if it took a while for her drink to be made. She left without ordering, thank goodness.

So, from what I have seen and been told, Starbucks tends to underschedule during summer anyways. However, in response to workers organizing and in attempts to pay less when the raise comes, they have been cutting hours, particularly in every store located in a "union-risk" area. It is a tactic many businesses use to get people to quit to avoid paying unemployment, as the majority of unemployment in the US is paid by employers. The more people quit, the fewer people will receive the bonus pay for being with the company a longer amount of time. It is also a common strategy in the US for employers to hire as many employees working under the benefit-elligible hours as possible to cut corners. In short, it is easier to mistreat current employees to get them to leave and then replace them with people who will be "cheaper" to keep on.

Some stores that were previously compliant unionized because of these awful tactics, but many stores still remain un-unionized because people are scared of losing a job that provides benefits and where you will not be fired for being queer.

I would like to clarify that these hour cuts are from corporate, and store managers can get in trouble for giving out more hours.

Will do! Also, if anyone wants to cross post this, I am fine with that. :)

Oh, geez, I feel that. I had a mid shift today, and it was terrible, so I was definitely ready to leave. But I felt bad for my coworkers who were still dealing with off and on rushes of customers wanting a cheaper drink. Our cleanplay was also tonight, and it was probably a good thing, because we could only get so much done before it was time for me to leave. I stayed an hour past my shift's end talking to the clean players who were waiting for their shifts to start in the lobby, and breakdown was not finished by the time I left. I hope they did okay.

If we ask, that’s reason enough.

Yep. I had to tell my store manager multiple times, and now I should be getting at least 20 hours a week. I need to because I'm doing the ASU thing, and they are more strict about it than the other benefits options. Still, nobody should have to beg for hours, let alone just enough to be half time.

Our store is lucky. Even though our manager is new, he really wants to help us. His hands are mostly tied though, because the DM is watching him like a hawk.

Oh, for sure! A lot of people still come in and order three drinks minimum though, at least for us. We had tons of cars bring multiple people with the app so they could get more drinks. Like, so many cars got 7 to 10 beverages and then got irritated when they had to wait.

From what I have been told, it is only for rewards members, and only one drink per member per day when the coupon is active, aka TuesYAYs.

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