Starbucks and Union Sue Each Other Over Deleted Pro-Palestinian Post
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Starbucks and Workers United union sued each other over a pro-Palestinian social media post that sparked backlash. Starbucks claims reputational damage; union says it was defamed.
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Post was up briefly before being deleted but fueled ongoing pro-Palestinian messaging from local union accounts.
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Starbucks demands union stop using its name and logo; union says it's common practice to use employer's name.
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Starbucks cites over 1,000 complaints and vandalism following initial post, while union hasn't issued a statement.
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Comes amid contentious unionization effort by Workers United, with Starbucks accused of unfair labor practices like delaying negotiations.
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