After Starbucks (SBUX.O) prohibited Pride Month decorations at its cafes, the baristas’ union announced on Friday that more than 150 outlets and 3,500 workers would strike next week.
Starbucks Workers United said earlier this month that several outlets removed Pride Month decorations and flags.
Starbucks called the claims “false information” Friday. Last week, it said, “no change to any policy on this matter,” and encouraged store managers to enjoy Pride Month.
Pride Month events by U.S. companies are drawing criticism. Target (TGT.N) removed LGBTQ-themed merchandise from its shelves last month after customer-employee conflicts.
Starbucks Workers United tweeted on Friday that the Seattle Roastery, nine blocks from Starbucks’ original location at Pike Place Market, was leading the nationwide strike.
Premarket trade saw shares of the business down 2% at $99.02.
Since late 2021, more than 300 Starbucks employees have voted to unionize for greater wages and benefits.
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