The Reason Behind Starbucks Union Workers Strike

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A union representing Starbucks employees began a week-long strike last Friday to protest alleged unfair labor practices by the Seattle-based coffee behemoth.

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Starbucks Workers United alleged earlier this month that Starbucks would not permit its employees to display Pride decorations or displays in its stores.

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Which it termed a "anti-union campaign designed to intimidate workers and make them feel unwelcome at their workplace."

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Starbucks Workers United reported that their ongoing "Strike With Pride" protest shut down 21 Starbucks locations, including the Reserve Roastery in Seattle, over the weekend. 

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The strike will continue through this coming Friday, and the union claims that more than 150 Starbucks locations will be affected.

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Moe Mills, a Starbucks shift supervisor from Missouri, stated, "Starbucks is frightened of the power their gay partners hold, and they should be." 

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Starbucks has denied removing any Pride-themed merchandise or decorations from its retail locations.

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Starbucks has also lodged two complaints with the National Labor Relations Board against Starbucks Workers United, both alleging false and misleading claims.

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