And if Starbucks, Inc. signed a contract with "Starbucks Workers United," didn't Starbucks, Inc. concede that that was the union's rightful name?
They even have a logo on their site, which, I assume, Starbucks, Inc. recognized in their contract.
Posted on 10/17/2023 12:38:09 PM PDT by Twotone
Starbucks is threatening to take legal action against a workers' union representing nearly 9,000 of its employees after it voiced support for Hamas' terrorist attacks on Israel, the Washington Free Beacon reported Sunday.
Following the massacre of 1,300 Israelis, Starbucks Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, wrote Tuesday in a now-deleted post on X, "Solidarity with Palestine!" The union, representing 340 Starbucks locations in the country, also "liked" a post by one of its members that read, "Once again, free Palestine."
The union's support of Hamas' attacks prompted Republican Senator Rick Scott to call for a boycott of the coffeehouse chain.
"This is disgusting. Every American should condemn the atrocities that Iran-backed Hamas terrorists committed in Israel," Scott posted on X. "Boycott Starbucks until its leadership strongly denounces and takes action against this horrific support of terrorism."
The workers' union has previously received support from independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.), Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.).
Starbucks released a statement the following day condemning the acts of terror and distancing itself from the workers' union.
"Starbucks wants to again express our deepest sympathy for those who have been killed, wounded, displaced and impacted following the heinous and unacceptable acts of terror, escalating violence and hate against the innocent in Israel and Gaza this week," Starbucks stated.
The company noted it is "deeply troubled by the spread of misinformation, inaccurate headlines and third-party social media posts stemming from statements made by Workers United."
"We unequivocally condemn acts of terrorism, hate and violence, and disagree with the statements and views expressed by Workers United and its members. Workers United's words and actions belong to them, and them alone," it continued.
Starbucks added that the workers' union and its affiliates "do not represent the company's views, positions or beliefs."
SEIU president Mary Kay Henry released a statement Tuesday on X: "The violence in Israel and Palestine is unconscionable. @SEIU stands with all who are suffering, while strongly condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia & hate in all forms. I pray for a swift resolution and a future where all in the region can be happy, safe & live with dignity."
On Sunday, the Washington Free Beacon reported that Starbucks is considering legal action against the workers' union.
A letter obtained by the Free Beacon revealed that Starbucks demanded the union "immediately cease and desist" from using the coffeehouse's name and logo. Starbucks noted that the union's statements "advocat[ed] for violence" and caused "irreparable harm" to the company, the outlet reported.
The letter, written by Starbucks counsel Rocky C. Tsai to the international president of Workers United, Lynne Fox, declared that the company "does not support your organization's position."
"This matter must be resolved immediately. If it is not, we will seek all appropriate legal relief, including without limitation monetary damages," Tsai told Fox.
Yep. Damage to the brand. Do it now.
Socialists - union: United in hate
As if the management has a different position?
And if Starbucks, Inc. signed a contract with "Starbucks Workers United," didn't Starbucks, Inc. concede that that was the union's rightful name?
They even have a logo on their site, which, I assume, Starbucks, Inc. recognized in their contract.
Money, money, money!
A union full of ignorant shitheads.
As are most of them. Have you seen the branDUHn ads with IBEW assclowns boasting about what he’s improved? Ree friggin diculous
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So those highly-skilled baristas are in the janitor’s union?
Yes you are correct. Bad lawyers Starbucks has. Can you imagine the Teamsters using the name “Federal Express” in their Union Charter, and then making public statements as Federal Express???!!!!
New commercial; "Does this Starbucks coffee make me look too fratty?"
The SEIU has been a MARXIST union for decades, coming from a merger between the Communist Party founded Local 1199 Hospital Workers Union of Leon Davis/Dennis Rivera?, and the CP’s union District 65, Distributive Workers Union - Chicago (Retail, Wholesale, and Dept. Store Union, AFL-CIO - Morris Rosensweig & Al Evanoff).
They are still far-left and possibly a key component of the MARXIST Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a favorite organization of congressional Democrats.
starbucks is offering
dead baby lattes
to celebrate the massacre
Any person, group or organization that expresses support for any Palestinian cause is guilty of terrorism. Support is incitement and participation in terrorism. They are legitimate military targets for elimination. This is much more than a boycott isuse, it should be a police or anti terrorist operation.
Boycott Starbucks!
I don’t need to have racism with my coffee!
Should be boycotted cause they serve high priced mildly addictive chemical disguised as flavorful concoction. Isn’t that what the antismoking lunatics say about e-cigarettes?
Just another reason why to abuse the baristas, and NEVER go to Starbucks....since their union makes the price of coffee so high. Caffeinated coffee flavored candy is cheaper and you don’t have to wait in line.
“The workers’ union has previously received support from independent Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.), Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), and Democratic Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.).”
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Let’s see if any of these scumbags denounce the union. I’m not holding my breath.
SEIU was working for Bernie Sanders organizing riots during the 2020 campaign and when Biden pulled ahead as the Democratic Party candidate, he cut a deal with them to support him in return for backing the Green New Deal agenda. Mary Kay Henry was a key figure in bringing the Sanders radicals into the Biden camp.
Sanders and SEIU’s Mary Kay Henry announce plans to revive unions
August 23, 2019 10:21 AM CDT BY MARK GRUENBERG
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https://www.seiu.org/blog/2020/7/seiu-endorses-joe-biden-for-president
https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3866539/posts
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Every now and then, I think an union is a good thing. The management shouldn’t have all the power. But I’m with Starbucks on this.
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