After walking off the job on Saturday, six former employees of Slate Coffee Roasters in Seattle are now trying to build a movement for coffee worker rights.

Five baristas and one manager left signs in the window and started an Instagram account, @coffeeatlarge, which drew close to 5,000 followers in a few days.

“Good morning!” one of the signs read. “As you may notice, there are no baristas here to serve you coffee. Awkward? We know. And you're probably curious as to why — so we're happy to explain.”

They went on: “We have experienced a toxic work environment: this includes but is not limited to dishonesty; discrimination of many kinds; bullying and intimidation; late and unreceived pay; disingenuous promises and so much more. Our expressed concerns have been met with silence at best, and more often condescension.”

Since the walkout, Samantha Capell, a former Ballard location manager and coffee trainer, said she has done little but respond to messages from sympathetic social media followers, speak to the media, and sleep.