Bettendorf Starbucks could be 3rd in Iowa to unionize

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Bettendorf Starbucks could be 3rd in Iowa to unionize

As Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) members representing more than 500 Starbucks stores nationwide prepare for mediation with their company—a huge step in their quest to begin bargaining a first contract—I spoke with workers at a Starbucks in Bettendorf who are getting ready for an election to possibly become the third unionized Starbucks in Iowa. Michael Marquez, a shift supervisor with Starbucks for 13 years, contacted SBWU in October after say…