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New York City-elect Mayor Zohran Mamdani is urging a boycott of Starbucks in support of over a thousand striking Starbucks employees nationwide.
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NYC Mayor-Elect Calls for Starbucks Boycott Amid Nationwide Labor Strike
NEW YORK, NY – New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has called for a boycott of Starbucks, joining the chorus of support for over a thousand baristas currently on strike across the United States. The call comes as Starbucks workers are demanding better wages, benefits, and working conditions, accusing the coffee giant of union-busting tactics.
“We stand in solidarity with the striking Starbucks workers who are fighting for their rights,” said Mamdani in a statement released earlier today. “Corporations like Starbucks need to understand that they cannot exploit their employees and expect to get away with it. I am calling on all New Yorkers to boycott Starbucks until they meet the demands of their workers.”
The strike, which began earlier this week, involves Starbucks locations in multiple states and highlights the growing labor movement within the company. Workers are alleging unfair labor practices and a resistance to unionization efforts. Starbucks has yet to issue a comprehensive response to Mamdani’s call for a boycott. The situation remains tense as negotiations between the company and its employees are expected to continue in the coming days. The mayor-elect’s call to action is likely to amplify the pressure on Starbucks to address the concerns of its striking workforce.
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