Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Bloomingdale’s Fires Worker Over Free Palestine Note
A worker at Bloomingdale’s got fired because they put a note saying 'Free Palestine' inside a package of Hanukkah pajamas.
The customer, Arielle Harris, found the note and shared it on TikTok.
Bloomingdale’s said this was not okay and fired the worker.
The store also stopped some of its work to look into what happened.
This is part of bigger arguments happening around the world about the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
Some people are protesting for Palestine, and companies and schools are getting involved in the discussions.
Bloomingdale’s fired an employee for including a 'Free Palestine' note in a package of Hanukkah-themed pajamas.
Customer Arielle Harris found the note and posted about it on TikTok.
Bloomingdale’s paused operations at a fulfillment center to investigate the incident.
The company stated that the action was unauthorized and violated its policies.
This incident is part of ongoing global tensions related to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
- Who
- Bloomingdale’s employee and customer Arielle Harris
- What
- An unauthorized note saying 'Free Palestine' was found in a package of Hanukkah-themed pajamas
- When
- The incident came to light on Tuesday
- Where
- At a Bloomingdale’s fulfillment center
- Why
- The employee's action was unauthorized and violated company policies
- Company
- Bloomingdale’s (owned by Macy’s Inc.)
- Employee Action
- Terminated
- Customer
- Arielle Harris
- Product
- Hanukkah-themed pajamas from P.J. Salvage
- Message
- Free Palestine
- Platform
- TikTok
- Company Response
- Unauthorized, unacceptable, and in violation of company policies