"Zohran Mamdani doesn't want you to shop at Starbucks right now. The New York City mayor-elect is urging people not to patronize the iconic coffee chain while baristas remain on strike. "Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract," Mamdani wrote on X on Thursday evening. "While workers are on strike, I won't be buying any Starbucks, and I'm asking you to join us.""
"The open-ended strike coincided with Red Cup Day, when the chain offers free reusable holiday cups to customers. The strike comes amid stalled contract negotiations at the coffee giant, and also follows the company's announcement of a restructuring that led to the closure of more than 600 stores across the US. It's the fourth strike that the union has organized since 2023, and it's the third that has taken place since CEO Brian Niccol began leading the company in October 2024."
"A Starbucks spokesperson told Business Insider on Thursday that despite the strike, the company was still on track to exceed sales expectations for the day across company-operated coffeehouses in North America. Mamdani lending support to the striking baristas represents an early indication of how he may use the bully pulpit of his office as mayor of New York City. "Together, we can send a powerful message," Mamdani wrote on Thursday. "No contract, no coffee.""
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urged people to avoid Starbucks while baristas conduct an open-ended Unfair Labor Practices strike over stalled contract negotiations. The strike began on Red Cup Day, a historically high-sales promotion, and follows Starbucks' restructuring that closed over 600 U.S. stores. The union has staged multiple strikes since 2023, including three since CEO Brian Niccol took over in October 2024. Starbucks said it expected to exceed sales targets across company-operated stores despite the walkouts. Mamdani called for solidarity with workers, declaring "No contract, no coffee" and framing support as use of his mayoral platform.
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