Workers at Breads Bakery in New York City have made headlines by demanding that the Israeli-owned bakery cut ties with Israel as part of their unionization effort, a move described by labor experts as highly unusual. While unions often take political stances, experts say it is unprecedented for employees to make such demands a central part of union negotiations, and both legal scholars consulted agreed that the chances of these demands being met are extremely slim. Under current labor law, employers are only required to negotiate over wages and working conditions, not political issues, and Breads Bakery is under no obligation to address demands related to Israel. The unionization effort is still in early stages, with limited support among workers, and the bakery has responded by emphasizing its commitment to a welcoming workplace while rejecting the introduction of divisive political issues. In the meantime, the controversy has sparked both backlash and support, with pro-Israel activists rallying to patronize the bakery and show solidarity with its owners.