Democrats Boycott Six DC Restaurants Over Union Dispute

More than 50 Democratic lawmakers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bernie Sanders, and Nancy Pelosi, are boycotting six Washington, D.C., restaurants—Le Diplomate, Osteria Mozza, The Occidental, Rasika, Modena, and Bombay Club—over alleged union-busting by their owners, STARR Restaurants and Knightsbridge Restaurant Group. The boycott, led by hospitality union Unite Here Local 25, supports workers' unionization efforts amid claims of anti-union campaigns by management. Restaurant groups have called the boycott baseless and say most employees oppose unionization. Local restaurant associations warn the action could financially harm workers. Democrats are taking this stance as part of efforts to regain working-class support after recent electoral losses. Financial markets have seen slight declines following the controversy, while crypto markets have remained stable.