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flag Mayor-elect Mamdani and Sen. Sanders backed Brooklyn Starbucks workers demanding $18 wages and better conditions on Dec. 1, 2025.

flag On December 1, 2025, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and U.S. flag Senator Bernie Sanders joined striking Starbucks workers in Brooklyn, supporting their push for $18 hourly wages, fair scheduling, and better conditions. flag The strike, part of a broader effort across multiple cities, highlights growing labor demands. flag Starbucks said the walkouts affected a few dozen stores and noted average total compensation, including benefits, is about $30 per hour. flag The company recently settled a $38.9 million case with New York City over scheduling issues and agreed to improve scheduling practices. flag The event signaled Mamdani’s focus on workers’ rights in his upcoming mayoral term.

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