Starbucks sues worker union, saying customers are 'chastising' the coffee chain and vandalizing stores over pro-Palestinian social media posts

Thu, 10/19/2023 - 17:32

Starbucks customers wait in line. — Starbucks is suing a worker union following social media posts related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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Starbucks sued Starbucks Workers United and affiliates, alleging trademark infringement.
The suit followed pro-Palestinian social media posts and reposts that appeared on union accounts.
Starbucks said customers are "chastising" the brand and calling for a boycott.

Starbucks and the labor group representing more than 360 of its unionized stores in the US are suing each other over use of the company's name and logos.