These companies' support for the LGBTQ+ community goes beyond
From offering inclusive health coverage, to partner-inspired community investments, to using our voice to advocate in support of civil rights and equality for the LGBTQIA2+ community and in opposition to harmful anti-LGBTQIA2+ legislation – Starbucks is proud to support and celebrate the LGBTQIA2+ community every day. For years, big chains decorating their stores for Pride month felt like a given. But this year, Pride decorations became a flashpoint for Starbucks employees, who allege the company broke from prior practices and banned Pride decorations from its stores.
Starbucks denies claims that it's banning Pride displays but
Starbucks has been supporting the LGBTQ+ community for decades by establishing a culture of belonging and community, providing comprehensive health care and being an advocate for civil rights. In , Starbucks reported a tally of over , employees in over 80 countries. The corporation has passed impactful corporate policies to ensure an accommodative environment for everyone. Starbucks reiterates support of LGBTQIA2+ community amid
Starbucks has been proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign, including in joining their Count Us In Pledge to support visible allyship and commitment to LGBTQIA2+ equality. The Human Rights Campaign strives to end discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and realize a world that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. The ranking was determined through a five-part evaluation. Scores for individual companies were calculated based on Plant-A's scoring model and given a star rating of one to five stars. 
Pride isn’t just a month – it’s core to Starbucks mission and
Workers at stores across the country have accused Starbucks managers of taking down flags and streamers, or otherwise preventing employees from decorating their stores in support of LGBTQ rights. Amid much back-and-forth between Starbucks and some of its workers who claim the company stopped Pride decorations from being displayed in some locations, some union employees have gone on strike to try to send a louder message. The union campaign kicked off its nationwide week of action on Friday at Starbucks' flagship roastery in Seattle, Washington on the heels of reports that some Starbucks stores were allegedly removing or banning the use of Pride decor, which Starbucks has vehemently denied.
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Starbucks has also joined with the Human Rights Campaign and GLAAD’s “Count Us In” pledge, which affirms leading business’ and employers’ support for LGBTQIA2+ issues in the workplace. . 
Does Starbucks support LBGTQ rights?
All that withstanding, there are cases where support for the LGBTQ community has proven to be more talk than action. This article takes an all-rounded look at the corporate culture within the Starbucks community to determine if they do, in fact, support LGBTQ rights. .
Strengthening belonging for Starbucks LGBTQIA2+ partners
Starbucks has long been known as an LGBTQ-friendly company: It’s maintained a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index, which considers treatment of and benefits. . Starbucks Workers Strike Over Pride Decorations
Starbucks has denied that it changed any policies regarding Pride decorations as the Workers United group goes on strike. .