Starbucks Strikes Spread Nationwide Over LGBTQ+ Pride Display Ban
TL;DR
Employees at Columbus Starbucks stores in Ohio are on strike, alleging that the company banned workers from displaying LGBTQ+ Pride decorations. The strike is also calling for Starbucks to negotiate a fair contract with union representatives. Starbucks denies any change in policy and claims to encourage store leaders to celebrate Pride Month. The union representing Starbucks employees accuses the company of an anti-union campaign and making workers feel unwelcome. Workers have started a petition demanding the inclusion of Pride decorations, which has gained over 3,750 signatures.
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