New York bakery staff push for union, claiming they were forced to bake for Israeli fundraisers

Breads Bakery workers demand better pay and conditions and criticize chain for supporting the genocide in Palestine'

Workers at popular New York City bakery chain Breads Bakery announced a move to unionize, claiming it has underpaid, undervalued, disrespected, discriminated against, intimidated and hurt" staff, as well as supported the genocide happening in Palestine".

The company, which has ties to Israel, expressed concern that divisive political issues" had been introduced into its stores. We make babka; we don't engage in politics," a spokesperson said.