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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin

Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputation

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Starbucks sued the union organizing its workers Wednesday, saying a pro-Palestine social media post from a union account early in the Israel-Hamas war angered hundreds of customers and damaged its reputation.

Starbucks is suing for trademark infringement, demanding that Workers United stop using the name Starbucks Workers United for the branch that is organizing the coffee company's workers. Starbucks also wants the group to stop using a circular green logo that resembles Starbucks’ logo.

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