Republicans Celebrate Fake Victory As Starbucks Denies Banning In-Store Pride Displays
Starbucks has strongly denied claims made by a Twitter account named “Starbucks Workers United” as well as claims of victory made by several prominent far-right commentators that it has banned Pride decorations in stores halfway through Pride Month. “For the last two weeks, Starbucks workers have taken to social media to report that the company is no longer allowing Pride decorations in-store,” the Starbucks workers’ union tweeted.
But Starbucks spokesperson Andrew Trull pushed back against the allegations saying there has been no change to corporate policy regarding displays for Pride or any other heritage month. “We unwaveringly support the LGBTQIA2+ community,” he said in a statement. “There has been no change to any policy on this matter and we continue to encourage our store leaders to celebrate with their communities including for U.S.
Pride month in June.” “We’re deeply concerned by false information that is being spread especially as it relates to our inclusive store environments, our company culture, and the benefits we offer our partners,” he added.
Starbucks, who this year partnered with artist Tim Singleton to design a series of special Pride-themed tumblers, also pushed back against another allegation that it had changed some Trans Starbucks workers’ health benefit plans, forcing them to pay out of pocket for certain treatments and causing them to lose access to certain providers.
