In case you still fall for the capitalist scam that is Starbucks: Employees fired for not writing happy notes on cups.
"Several supervisors have said that writing on the cup is part of the "Five Key Moments" and that baristas can be disciplined or let go for missing any of these steps.
A 2025 investigation found that "a serious infraction of the rules, like repeatedly forgetting to mark a customer's cup, can lead to termination."
https://qz.com/emotional-labor-starbucks-baristas-green-apron-service-051926
#union #coffee #starbucks
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