The Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas. WPVIVFriday, October 2, 2026 11:08 pm PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas. A resolution passed Thursday makes Philadelphia the first U.S. city to officially endorse 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 a Starbucks customer and support workers, calling the coffee chain a “law-breaking corporation.” A Starbucks spokesperson sent Action News this statement: “Starbucks has competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits, and significant 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 each year apply to wear the green apron. As we always have been, we are committed to engaging in productive bargaining.”Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All rights reserved.
