Philadelphia City Council Backs Union Boycott Of Starbucks

Philadelphia's Starbucks boycott explained: Why did the city council support Starbucks Workers United Union?

Unionized Starbucks baristas are receiving some brotherly love and support as Philadelphia’s city council is standing with Starbucks Workers United and called for a boycott of the coffee chain.

Philadelphia City Council Backs Union Boycott Of Starbucks

Philadelphia has become one of the first major U.S. cities to endorse the nationwide Starbucks boycott in Starbucks Workers United union organizing drive.

Philadelphia City Council passes resolution, calling for Starbucks boycott

Philadelphia City Council is calling for a boycott of Starbucks until the company reaches a contract with its unionized baristas.

Philadelphia City Council Backs Starbucks Boycott

Philadelphia City Council voted unanimously Thursday to endorse a nationwide boycott of Starbucks, pledging that the city will not spend public money at the coffee giant until it reaches a contract with its unionized baristas. The resolution is ceremonial, carries no weight of law, and does not require sign-off from Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. What the Resolution Actually Does According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the measure was authored by Cou…