Starbucks Union Accuses Company Of Taking Down Pride Month Decorations | Eater

"The Seattle headquarters has historically flown the rainbow flag and the organization publicly highlights trans‑inclusive benefits and long support for marriage equality; outside groups have called it a top employer for LGBTQ+ equality. Company spokespeople insist there is no new ban on Pride displays, reaffirming longstanding guidance that partners and store leaders may celebrate heritage months within store safety rules and the Siren’s Eye appearance and partner dress‑code frameworks, and say they are investigating isolated incidents and will issue further guidance. Union members counter that managers in many stores nationwide have been told to remove or not put up Pride decorations—citing reasons from safety and labor‑hour constraints to adherence to appearance patterns—and the union has posted video evidence on social media and started a petition to a regional director demanding the right to decorate." - Jaya Saxena