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Alamo Drafthouse Workers Strike Over Controversial QR Code System

4/1/2026

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Unionized employees at Alamo Drafthouse in Sloans Lake, Colorado, are striking over the QR code ordering system, coinciding with release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Workers say QR code system, implemented to reduce distractions, complicates orders and frustrates staff and customers.
Alamo Drafthouse has not commented on the strike but notes negotiations in New York and subscriptions increasing since rollout.
The union plans to resume negotiations with management on April 7.

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Unionized employees at Alamo Drafthouse in Sloans Lake, Colorado, are striking over the QR code ordering system, coinciding with release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Workers say QR code system, implemented to reduce distractions, complicates orders and frustrates staff and customers.
Alamo Drafthouse has not commented on the strike but notes negotiations in New York and subscriptions increasing since rollout.
The union plans to resume negotiations with management on April 7.