Starbucks is facing criticism from employees for not allowing Pride Month decorations. The company has been at the forefront of implementing an all-inclusive work culture and denies the allegations.
Global coffee giant Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is fighting against the so-called “false claims” made by the Starbucks Workers United union, alleging the company is not allowing decorations for Pride Month. A Twitter tweet by the same name as the union went viral on Tuesday, June 13, with several employees sharing their stories. The union is also claiming that Starbucks is removing the Pride flags from at least 22 store outlets across the nation.
In response, Starbucks has strongly reiterated its support for the LGBTQ+ community and affirmed that there have been no alterations to any policies pertaining to decorations or celebrations of Pride Month or any other community celebrations. The management is “deeply concerned” about the “false” accusations, as it has always taken pride in supporting the community and has been a vocal supporter of the same. Even so, the coffee maker said that local store leadership and employees have the liberty to make decisions on such accounts.
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