Starbucks baristas in Brooklyn received high-profile support on December 1, 2025, when Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani joined their picket line. The strike follows a $38.9 million settlement with the city over more than 500,000 violations of the Fair Workweek Law, including slashed hours and unpredictable schedules.
15,000 NYC Baristas Receive Support
Over 15,000 baristas will receive restitution checks this winter. Mamdani criticized CEO Brian Niccol’s $95 million pay, saying workers are “striking for the bare minimum.” Sanders echoed calls for fair contracts and living wages, as the union warned the strike could expand to 500 stores nationwide.
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