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Starbucks settlement: Coffee chain to pay $35 mn to 15,000 NYC workers; Mamdani and others join striking baristas

Starbucks will pay $35 million to over 15,000 New York City workers following claims of unpredictable shifts. This settlement, alongside a $3.4 million penalty, comes amid a nationwide union strike demanding better staffing and stable hours. The coffee giant also agreed to comply with the city's Fair Workweek law, aiming to address worker grievances after years of stalled contract negotiations.