Starbucks warns barista union of legal consequences for pro-Hamas tweets.
Starbucks Threatens Legal Action Against Union for Supporting Hamas
Starbucks has issued a strong warning to a union representing its employees, threatening legal action after the union expressed support for Hamas terrorists on social media. The Washington Free Beacon obtained a letter detailing the company’s response.
Last week, the Free Beacon reported that Starbucks Workers United had shown “Solidarity with Palestine!” in now-deleted social media posts. Chapters of the union in Iowa, Chicago, and Boston even organized rallies in support of Hamas attacks on Israel, including a “Long Live Palestinian Resistance” rally in Boston. The union’s endorsement of a terrorist attack that claimed the lives of over 1,200 Israelis faced widespread condemnation, with calls from Sen. Rick Scott (R., Fla.) to boycott Starbucks due to the union’s stance.
However, Starbucks vehemently rejects the union’s support for Hamas and is demanding that Starbucks Workers United immediately stop using the company’s name and logo. The company argues that the union’s statements “advocate for violence” and have caused ”irreparable harm” to Starbucks.
“Starbucks does not support your organization’s position,” stated Starbucks counsel Rocky C. Tsai in a letter to Lynne Fox, the international president of Workers United. “This matter must be resolved immediately. If it is not, we will seek all appropriate legal relief, including without limitation monetary damages.”
Starbucks Workers United, which represents only three percent of Starbucks employees, has gained support from liberal lawmakers such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D., N.Y.), and Sen. John Fetterman (D., Pa.).
The Starbucks union is not the only American liberal group aligning with Hamas against Israel. The Democratic Socialists of America, which includes five House Democrats, held rallies across the country in support of Hamas, which has taken numerous women and children hostage. The Chicago chapter of Black Lives Matter even advertised an anti-Israel rally featuring an armed Hamas paraglider on their poster, referencing the gunmen responsible for the initial wave of attacks that killed nearly 300 Israelis last week.
No response has been received from Starbucks Workers United regarding the matter.
What were the recent social media posts made by Starbucks Workers United about?
Rael. The union’s social media posts also included messages praising Hamas and condemning Israel’s actions.
In response, Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson wrote a letter to the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) last Friday, admonishing them for their support of Hamas and making it clear that such views are not aligned with the values of the company.
“We have been made aware of the recent social media posts made by Starbucks Workers United expressing support for Hamas and endorsing their violent actions towards Israel,” Johnson wrote. “These views are in direct contradiction to the values and principles that Starbucks stands for—inclusivity, respect, and creating a safe and welcoming space for all.”
The letter further stated that Starbucks’s legal team is reviewing the actions of the union and will take appropriate legal measures to address the situation. “We are taking these posts and their potential impact on our customers, partners (employees), and communities extremely seriously,” Johnson wrote.
Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of the RWDSU, has been a vocal advocate for improved working conditions and better pay within the company. The union has received support from prominent politicians such as Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
However, their recent expression of support for Hamas has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the alignment of the union’s agenda with extremist and terrorist groups. Critics argue that by endorsing Hamas attacks, the union is condoning violence and promoting a dangerous ideology.
Starbucks’s response to the union’s support for Hamas highlights the importance of companies taking a stand against extremist views and not aligning themselves with organizations that promote violence and terrorism. By firmly stating that such views go against their values, Starbucks has demonstrated its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for its employees and customers.
In conclusion, Starbucks has issued a clear warning to the union representing its employees, threatening legal action in response to their support for Hamas terrorists. The company’s CEO emphasized that these views are contradictory to Starbucks’s values and principles, and that appropriate measures will be taken to address the situation. This incident serves as a reminder of the need for companies to distance themselves from extremist and violent ideologies, and reaffirms Starbucks’s commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all.
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