NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Backs Nationwide Starbucks Boycott During "Red Cup Rebellion" Strike

Nov 15, 2025 05:41 pm CST

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has joined the call for a nationwide Starbucks boycott as over 1,000 workers initiate what could become the company's largest-ever labor strike. The "Red Cup Rebellion" coincides with Starbucks' busy holiday promotion day as workers demand better pay, improved staffing, and resolution of hundreds of labor practice complaints across 25+ cities.