The union for Starbucks workers announced 21 store closures over the weekend due to the Pride Month strike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the affected locations were the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle and a store<\/a><\/strong> in the Cypress Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starbucks Workers United said the strike, which began during the weekend, is set to continue throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More: Starbucks workers continue strikes amid concerns over Pride decorations and union negotiations<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is expected to disrupt operations at over 150 stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Seattle roastery remained closed for the entire day on Friday, June 23, and opened for only five hours on Sunday instead of its usual 15, according to the union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Sunday, June 25, the Cypress Park Starbucks<\/a><\/strong> in Los Angeles was closed while workers picketed outside, waving rainbow-striped fans in the afternoon heat.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, it reopened on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More: Starbucks accused of banning Pride decorations at US stores<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Starbucks has indicated the impact on its operations has been relatively limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company reported on Monday, June 26, 120 stores participated in the strike, with 13 fully closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In some cases, drive-through services remained open while cafes were closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The strike is in response to reports suggesting certain Starbucks stores banned LGBTQ+ Pride displays this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It followed a backlash against companies like Target<\/a><\/strong>, where customers tipped over Pride displays and confronted employees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read More: Starbucks fires employee who formed company\u2019s first union<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The union also alleges Starbucks management warned workers unionization could jeopardize their health benefits, including gender-affirming care for transgender employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But Starbucks maintains there have been no changes in its corporate policies regarding Pride displays or employee benefits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In a letter to employees posted on Starbucks’ website, CEO Laxman Narasimhan said its commitment to supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community, noting a Pride flag was flying over the Seattle headquarters, as it has during previous Pride months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n National Labor Relations Board report shows since late 2021, at least 319 Starbucks US stores have voted to unionize, while 76 stores have voted against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Need Career Advice?<\/strong> Get employment skills advice at all levels of your career<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Workers advocate for guaranteed minimum hours, gender-neutral store bathrooms, safety improvements, and other demands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Starbucks has opposed unionization, leading to ongoing contention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier this month, the company agreed to settle an NLRB complaint alleged improper blocking of unionized employees from working shifts at University of Washington football games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As part of the settlement, Starbucks will provide back pay to 10 workers and affirm it won’t interfere with employees’ right to organize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow us on YouTube<\/strong><\/a>, Twitter<\/strong><\/a>, LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a>, and Facebook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The union for Starbucks workers announced 21 store closures over the weekend due to the Pride Month 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