Coffee chain Starbucks Corp. on Tuesday denied allegations from its unionized employees that it had banned pride-themed decorations in U.S. stores.
Coffee chain Starbucks Corp. on Tuesday denied allegations from its unionized employees that it had banned or prohibited Pride-themed decorations in stores across at least 21 states, saying it “unwaveringly” supported LGBTQ+ people.
The allegations came earlier in the day from the union representing those workers, Starbucks Workers United, which tweeted that Starbucks workers over the past two weeks had reported on social media that “the company is no longer allowing Pride decorations in-store.” “There has been no change to any policy on this matter and we continue to encourage our store leaders to celebrate with their communities including for U.S. Pride month in June,” Starbucks said in a statement.
“In union stores, where Starbucks claims they are unable to make ‘unilateral changes’ without bargaining, the company took down Pride decorations and flags anyway — ignoring their own anti-union talking point,” the union said.
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