India, Nov. 17 -- Starbucks employees at 65 unionised stores across the United States have been on strike since Thursday, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions.

The action has drawn support from New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who urged his followers to boycott the coffee chain.

In an X post, Mamdani, who recently won the mayoral election, wrote: "Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract."

He said: "While workers are on strike, I won't be buying any Starbucks, and I'm asking you to join us. Together, we can send a powerful message: No contract, no coffee."

The union, Starbucks Workers United, confirmed that the strike is open-ended and warned it co...