Why did Starbucks start a boycott?

Tesneem said boycott calls around Starbucks started after the company sued the Starbucks Workers United (SWU), a union with more than 360 participating stores and more than 9,000 employees (whom the company refers to as partners), after it made a post on its X account that said “Solidarity with Palestine” after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.

Why did the baristas' union organize a Starbucks Boycott?

The baristas’ union, Starbucks Workers United, deliberated the timing and feasibility of a Starbucks boycott while actively building consumer support. A nationwide Day of Action on September 14 was planned to rally customers and allies, urging Starbucks to respect workers’ rights to organize and negotiate a fair contract. 3.

Why is Starbucks boycotting the Middle East & South Asia?

This resulted in growing calls for a boycott of American coffee houses across the Middle East and South Asia. Starbucks has come under fire for its alleged connection with Israel. The calls for a boycott intensified, especially after Israel's ongoing war in Gaza killed nearly 40,000 Palestinians and left about 100,000 injured.