#Starbucks holiday cup free
The coffee chain is giving away free limited-edition reusable red cups to. Starbucks' highly-anticipated Red Cup Day is Thursday. Similar incidents occurred last June, prompting the union to file a charge against the coffee chain with the National Labor Relations Board. Novemat 3:32 PM 2 min read Set your alarms. The union also mentioned changes to the transgender benefit plan, which allegedly led to additional expenses and restricted access to certain providers. “Starbucks is powered by many queer workers, but management has failed to materially support the LGBTQ+ community,” the thread Tweet read. The situation drew comparisons to Target's removal of Pride merchandise and displays from its stores following right-wing media criticism and subsequent harassment and threats. The charge also claimed that beverage-joint refused to engage in negotiations with the union regarding the decision and its impact on the workers.ĪLSO READ| | Burlington students accused of tearing down Pride decorations after being asked to wear rainbow colours to school On June 7, Workers United filed a labor charge with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that Starbucks unilaterally prohibited Pride decorations at unionized stores in Oklahoma City. The petition gained significant support, amassing over 2,500 signatures at the time of publication.
Why is the company backing away from supporting its LGBT partners? What is there to gain from making every store depressingly identical, with no personality?” the petition reads. “In a time where LGBT+ rights, transgender rights especially, are under attack, it’s important that both customers and partners feel supported and welcomed…. The petition highlighted the importance of supporting and welcoming both customers and partners, particularly in a time when LGBTQ+ rights, including transgender rights, are under attack. The petition reached 1000 co-worker signatures mark at the time of writing this article. The workers had initially started a petition at the beginning of June, addressing Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan, expressing their concerns that they were no longer allowed to decorate their stores for Pride or other holidays. The issue came to light when Starbucks United’s Twitter account tweeted about the situation. This move marks the first time that Starbucks has been accused of taking such a stance. The allegations were made by the union Starbucks Workers United, which filed a labor charge with the National Labor Review Board. Starbucks facing legal charges against the alleged Pride Month decoration ban. But, Starbucks swiftly denied the allegations, firmly asserting its commitment to inclusivity. The accusations sparked outrage and garnered significant attention from both the far right, who celebrated the news, and those advocating for LGBTQ rights. Starbucks which has long presented itself as LGBTQ+ friendly, is facing backlash after reports emerged that some stores across the United States have banned Pride decorations.
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