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Bunny’s Fires Workers After Protest Over Pro-Palestine Pin Policy

Ownership says demonstrations hurt operations under a ban on political or divisive symbols.

Employees protested outside Bunny’s Buckets & Bubbles after the restaurant prohibited employees from wearing pins with the Palestinian flag. (Jane Godiner/Staff)
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Overview

  • At least six employees were dismissed following a Sunday protest outside the Fells Point restaurant, according to a former host who says terminations were sent by text.
  • Management says the dispute began when a diner complained about a Palestinian-flag pin, prompting repeated requests that employees remove such pins at work.
  • The restaurant cites a workplace expectation that staff not display political, religious, or otherwise divisive symbols on duty, described as applying equally to all viewpoints.
  • Ownership says some workers walked off mid-shift or protested in restaurant attire, which it contends damaged the business’s reputation and ability to serve guests.
  • Following the firings, Bunny’s disabled comments on Instagram and was closed during typical hours on Monday, while the chef-owner also reported support from patrons and industry peers.