Boycott Starbucks

Why Are People Boycotting Starbucks? A Look Inside the Scrutiny of the Coffee Chain

A Surge in Boycott Calls

People online are calling for a boycott of Starbucks, although the reason behind this surge in consumer activism is unclear. Social media platforms have been flooded with suggestions for homemade Starbucks alternatives since the world's largest coffee chain faced global scrutiny.

Starbucks' Legal Action Against Workers

According to Tesneem, a consumer advocate, boycott calls against Starbucks began after the company sued the Starbucks Workers United (SWU), a union representing over 100,000 employees. The lawsuit sought to prevent the union from conducting elections at Starbucks stores, leading to accusations of union-busting and unfair labor practices.

February 14, 2024 2:55 PM EST

Both online and offline activists are urging consumers to boycott brands like Starbucks and McDonald's due to their alleged ethical concerns.