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Why are Edmontonians boycotting Starbucks?

Some Edmontonians in the Palestine community are boycotting Starbucks after the company sued the union organizing its workers for a pro-Palestine post on social media last month. According to the Associated Press, shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict, a Starbucks Workers United account tweeted support for Palestine.

Why is Starbucks calling for a boycott?

Recent months have seen growing calls for a Starbucks boycott due to its aggressive stance against unions. Starbucks, no stranger to anti-union tactics, closed more than 20 stores last year to discourage unionization. Since 2021, over 360 out of 9,300 U.S. stores have voted in favor of unionizing.

Why is Starbucks boycotting the Middle East & South Asia?

This resulted in growing calls for a boycott of American coffee houses across the Middle East and South Asia. Starbucks has come under fire for its alleged connection with Israel. The calls for a boycott intensified, especially after Israel's ongoing war in Gaza killed nearly 40,000 Palestinians and left about 100,000 injured.

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