Starbucks and Union Clash Over Controversial Tweet About Israel-Palestine Conflict

Starbucks sued Workers United for using its name and logo after the union posted a pro-Palestinian message on social media during the Israel-Hamas war.

Workers United responded by suing Starbucks for defamation, saying it implied the union supports terrorism.

The union tweet was posted shortly after a Hamas attack killed over 1,400 Israelis, sparking anger and calls for Starbucks boycotts.

Starbucks received over 1,000 complaints about the tweet, which was deleted after 40 minutes.

Starbucks does not support unionization efforts by Workers United, which has unionized over 360 stores since 2021.