The unions argue that Starbucks illegally ordered stores to “alter or terminate store Pride policies without negotiating with our union” after companies such as Bud Light, Disney and Target faced backlash for voicing support for the LGBTQ community or selling Pride merchandise. Sunday, the union Starbucks Workers United wrote in a letter to corporate leaders. The strike includes about 3,500 workers and will last through 11:59 p.m. In a post on its website last week, Starbucks insisted it has not changed company policies or guidance related to Pride Month celebrations.Starbucks on Friday accused Workers United of spreading misinformation about its benefits, policies and negotiation efforts.The strike includes about 3,500 workers and will last through midnight Sunday, the union Starbucks Workers United wrote in a letter to corporate leaders. Employees at more than than 150 unionized Starbucks stores announced Friday morning they’re striking over a dispute with the coffee giant about LGBTQ Pride decorations and other labor practices their union says are unfair.
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