{"id":868931,"date":"2026-10-03T02:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T02:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/868931\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T02:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T02:48:10","slug":"philadelphia-city-council-becomes-1st-city-to-officially-back-the-starbucks-workers-united-boycott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/868931\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia City Council becomes 1st city to officially back the Starbucks Workers United boycott"},"content":{"rendered":"

Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas.<\/p>\n

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Friday, October 2, 2026 11:08PM<\/p>\n

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks<\/a> until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas.<\/p>\n

A resolution passed on Thursday makes Philadelphia the first U.S. city to officially back the Starbucks Workers United boycott.<\/p>\n

The union represents more than 12,000 baristas nationwide.<\/p>\n

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.”<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for Starbucks sent Action News this statement:<\/p>\n

“Starbucks has competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and meaningful opportunities to grow a career. People love working at Starbucks which is why we have the lowest turnover in the industry and why more than 1 million people every year apply to wear the green apron. As we have always been, we’re committed to engaging in productive bargaining.”
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