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Starbucks baristas in Des Moines and across the nation are planning protests to push for a union contract.

Despite thousands of employees unionizing since 2021, no contract has been successfully negotiated with the company.

Workers are currently voting to authorize a strike, which could impact stores during the busy holiday season.

Starbucks' signature holiday treat, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, will be served with a side order of protests at the Merle Hay Road store in Des Moines.

Baristas at the coffeeshop in the parking lot of Merle Hay Mall say they plan to join fellow union members from around the state and nation at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, for a rally and picketing to build pressure for a contract with the company. If an agreement is reached, it would be the f

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