New York City Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, asks the public not to buy Starbucks products. Why?

Calls for a boycott of Starbucks have intensified again after New York City Mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, asked the public not to buy Starbucks products until the company agrees to a contract with its workers.

The campaign carries the slogan "No Contract, No Coffee," which is now spreading on social media and within worker communities.

The action emerged amidst a long-standing dispute between Starbucks and the labor union, which has been demanding fairer work contracts, including increased wages, better working conditions, and guaranteed protection for baristas active in the union movement.

Mamdani referred to the boycott as a form of solidarity with the striking workers. According to him, public pressure is necessary for the global-scale company to accelerate the negotiation process and provide a clear commitment to employee welfare.

As quoted by timesofindia.indiatimes.com, Saturday (15/11), Starbucks has not yet provided direct comment regarding this latest boycott call.

However, previously the company stated it remains open to dialogue, although it has been repeatedly accused of slowing down the formation of union contracts across various outlets.

The "No Contract, No Coffee" movement is considered capable of exerting financial and reputational pressure on Starbucks if it continues to expand. Market observers assess that the short-term impact on retail sales may be limited, but the risk of prolonged industrial relations could affect operations and investor perception of the company's stability.

Currently, the dispute between Starbucks and the labor union is one of the most prominent worker relations issues in the US retail sector.

Mamdani referred to the boycott as a form of solidarity with the striking workers. According to him, public pressure is necessary for the global-scale company to accelerate the negotiation process and provide a clear commitment to employee welfare.

Starbucks has not yet provided direct comment regarding this latest boycott call. However, previously the company stated it remains open to dialogue, although it has been repeatedly accused of slowing down the formation of union contracts across various outlets.

The "No Contract, No Coffee" movement is considered capable of exerting financial and reputational pressure on Starbucks if it continues to expand. Market observers assess that the short-term impact on retail sales may be limited, but the risk of prolonged industrial relations could affect operations and investor perception of the company's stability.

Currently, the dispute between Starbucks and the labor union is one of the most prominent worker relations issues in the US retail sector.