Starbucks Sues Union Over Logo Use Amid Heated Unionization Effort
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Starbucks sued Workers United for trademark infringement over "Starbucks Workers United" name and logo. Workers United counter-sued for defamation.
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Dispute sparked by Workers United's pro-Palestinian social media post during Israel-Hamas war, which Starbucks says damaged its reputation.
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Starbucks wants Workers United to stop using its name and logo. Workers United says it clearly identifies as a union.
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Starbucks says it received over 1,000 complaints about the post, including vandalism and hostile customers.
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Comes amid ongoing unionization effort by Workers United at Starbucks stores across U.S. with over 360 voted to unionize so far.