Zohran Mamdani and Bernie Sanders support striking Starbucks employees as city agrees to $39M deal
Starbucks Workers Strike for Better Conditions in Brooklyn Frustration is palpable. Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, alongside Senator Bernie Sanders, joined striking Starbucks employees in Brooklyn on Monday. This event followed the announcement by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams of a $39 million settlement to compensate baristas for lost wages. While on the picket line outside the Gowanus […]
Starbucks will pay $35 million to New York City employees to resolve allegations of labor law violations.
Starbucks to Compensate NYC Employees in Settlement Starbucks is set to pay nearly $35 million to over 15,000 workers in New York City as part of a settlement regarding claims that the company failed to provide stable schedules and arbitrarily cut hours, city officials stated on Monday. Additionally, the company will incur $3.4 million in […]
Unionized Starbucks employees intensify their strike on Black Friday
Starbucks Union Expands Strike to 120+ Locations The Starbucks union announced on Friday that it is broadening its ongoing strike to include over 120 stores across 85 cities. The workers are advocating for increased wages and improved staffing levels within the iconic coffee chain. Notably, this strike is poised to be the longest in Starbucks’ […]
Alec Baldwin supports Starbucks employees, despite previous coffee incident.
Coffee for Closers! Alec Baldwin, famous for probably the most iconic quote about coffee ever in a movie, is stepping in to help workers in the coffee industry. It’s a bit ironic, considering his past—he once had a public spat with Starbucks employees, reportedly claiming that one barista had, well, an “attitude problem.” Now, he’s […]
Baristas at Starbucks increase their strike following the boycott suggestion from NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
The Starbucks union announced that strikes have now occurred at over 30 locations across the country, including one in Albany, New York. This development comes just after Zoran Mamdani, the newly elected Socialist Party Mayor of New York City, urged citizens to boycott the coffee chain. Baristas in Albany, specifically at the New Scotland Avenue […]
New York City’s Mayor-elect Mamdani urges a boycott of Starbucks during a nationwide workers strike.
New York City Mayor-Elect Calls for Starbucks Boycott Newly elected Mayor of New York City, Zoran Mamdani, has urged his social media followers to support a boycott of Starbucks during the current nationwide union strike. “Starbucks employees across the country are on an unfair labor practice strike and fighting for a fair contract,” he stated […]
New York City’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani urges a boycott of Starbucks amid union strikes.
Coffee enthusiasts everywhere, listen up! New York City’s newly elected socialist mayor, Zoran Mamdani, has urged his supporters to boycott Starbucks amid ongoing strikes by union members across the nation. This move could shed light on how Mamdani, a steadfast union ally who has made promises like free bus rides, rent freezes, and accessible childcare, […]
Starbucks workers initiate ‘Red Cup Rebellion’ strike across 45 cities in the country
Starbucks Baristas Strike Across Major U.S. Cities On Thursday, over 1,000 Starbucks baristas, part of a union, staged a strike at 65 locations in key U.S. cities. This action came as a response to ongoing stalled negotiations regarding labor issues with the company. The timing was strategic, targeting Red Cup Day—a day when Starbucks attracts […]
Workers at Starbucks protest in 65 stores across the US on Red Cup Day
Over 1,000 Starbucks employees, represented by a union, are set to strike at 65 locations across the U.S. on Thursday. This action is a response to stalled labor negotiations with the company. The timing of the strike is significant, as it coincides with Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, which is usually one of their peak selling […]
Starbucks Makes a Mistake With ‘Gender-Affirming’ Benefits
Starbucks Workers Vote to Strike Starbucks Workers United has announced that its members have voted overwhelmingly to initiate an indefinite strike starting November 13, unless the company reaches a contractual agreement with the union. This date coincides with Starbucks’ busy annual Red Cup Day, when customers can receive a limited edition reusable cup with certain […]