Mamdani's call to boycott Starbucks amid the strike represents an early indication of how he may use the bully pulpit as NYC mayor.

Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York City, has called for a nationwide boycott of Starbucks. This comes after over a thousand workers initiated a strike across the U.S. The protest, led by Starbucks Workers United,

Zohran Mamdani’s statement drew mixed reactions online. Some supported his stand, while others criticised the mayor-elect.

Red Cup Day is Starbucks' biggest sale day. However, this year, it turned into the 'Red Cup Rebellion' as workers launched their open-ended strike against the coffee company.

Starbucks Workers United confirmed on social media that employees nationwide had officially walked out, describing the action as an Unfair Labour Practices (ULP) strike.