See striking Starbucks employees picket in frigid temps

at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register

Starbucks employee Jacob Scroggins joins coworkers as they picket at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register

Striking Starbucks baristas turn their attention toward customers in the drive through lane at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register

Striking Starbucks employees chant as they picket at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register

Striking Starbucks employees chant as they picket at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, in Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register

Starbucks employees picket at Starbucks on Merl