Starbucks Issues Clarity on Decorating Policy as Union Strike Over Alleged Restrictions on Pride Displays Continues
- Workers are alleging Starbucks banned or removed Pride decorations from stores and managers received conflicting guidance on the policy.
- The strike involving over 150 Starbucks locations is also protesting unfair labor practices and treatment of LGBTQ+ employees.
- Starbucks denies changing its policy or benefits and says the union's claims are false and misleading.
- Starbucks filed complaints against the union with the National Labor Relations Board.
- Starbucks says it will issue clearer decorating guidelines to provide more consistency in how stores celebrate heritage months like Pride.