Starbucks Faces Boycott Over Lawsuit Against Workers Union
Starbucks Targeted by Activists Over Perceived Support for Israel
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Starbucks has come under fire from activists who are urging consumers to boycott the coffeehouse chain over a lawsuit it filed against a labor union representing its workers. The boycott campaign, which is gaining traction online and offline, is the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Starbucks' alleged support for Israel.
The lawsuit, which was filed in December, accuses Starbucks Workers United of engaging in illegal activities during a unionization effort at a store in Buffalo, New York. The union has denied the allegations and has accused Starbucks of trying to interfere with workers' rights to organize.
In response to the lawsuit, activists are calling for a boycott of Starbucks and other brands that are perceived to support Israel. The boycott campaign is being promoted by organizations such as the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which advocates for a boycott of Israeli products and companies.
Starbucks has not commented on the boycott campaign. However, the company has said that it respects the rights of its workers to organize and that it is committed to fair labor practices.
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