Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas.
WPVI
Friday, October 2, 2026 11:21AM
Follow 6abc on Google
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas.
A resolution passed on Thursday makes Philadelphia the first U.S. city to officially back the Starbucks Workers United boycott.
The union represents more than 12,000 baristas nationwide.
The union issued a statement saying it is no longer possible to be both a Starbucks customer and support workers, calling the coffee chain a “law-breaking corporation.”
Action News reached out to Starbucks for comment and so far, have not heard back.
Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.