Zohran Mamdani Joins Starbucks Strike, Slams CEO’s Nearly $96M Payday

Dec 10, 2025

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Sanders and Mamdani Join Striking Starbucks Workers in Brooklyn - Business Insider

Starbucks is under renewed scrutiny after SEC filings revealed that CEO Brian Niccol earned $95.8 million in total compensation for 2024, about 6,666 times the pay of a median barista at the company.

Niccol’s pay package which replaced equity he forfeited when leaving his previous job, included a modest base salary plus large stock awards and bonuses.

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