A bit of context: My workplace is suffering from scheduling cuts that have resulted in a lack of necessary workers to keep up with the demands of the day to day operations. In addition, I've noticed that newer employees are receiving poor training, which results in sloppy work that causes problems. And most importantly, myself and my coworkers aren't paid very well. I know that some of my coworkers have to work a second job to make ends meet, and the average cost of rent in my area suggests to me that many of my coworkers are in that position.
I have done a little bit of research into unions in Iowa, and from what I could gather it seems like the State has a rather low rate of union membership (?). I wasn't able to find much info on my employer's stance on unions (and I'm not about to ask my employer that lmao).
I'd enjoy hearing about unionization efforts from other retail workers in this subreddit from around the US. I'd like to get a sense for what strategies I should utilize.
I'd also like to get in contact with other people in Iowa who have experience in unionizing.