BLUF: Starbucks Workers United called for a strike at Starbucks’ Seattle locations, claiming that the company had banned Pride decorations from its stores, although there is little evidence to support these allegations. The union is also pushing for the unionization of Starbucks locations and is using the alleged ban as a negotiation tactic.
The article discusses how Starbucks Workers United has called for a strike at Starbucks’ Seattle locations, accusing the company of banning Pride decorations. However, there is limited evidence to support these claims, and the company has explicitly denied the allegations. The union’s push for the unionization of Starbucks locations and the stalled contract negotiations are likely contributing factors to the strike.