Starbucks faces backlash over alleged removal of Pride decorations

Workers at some Starbucks stores in the US claim they have been told they cannot put up Pride decorations this year, sparking a row with a labor union. The dispute comes amid a rightwing backlash against many American businesses expressing support for LGBTQ+ Americans, and a wave of legislation eroding the rights of the LGBTQ+ community in many Republican-run states. Starbucks has denied any corporate policy changes and said it continues to encourage store leaders to celebrate with their communities, including for US Pride month in June.