It was a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at US Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at another store voted against forming a union.
In 2022, Apple Store workers in Towson, Maryland unionized First formally recognized union at an Apple retail store, That union, which is part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, voted Saturday authorize a strike, The date of this possible strike has not yet been determined.
“Today’s vote is the first step in demonstrating our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” the IAM Core Negotiating Committee said in a statement. “The passing of the strike approval vote highlights the unwavering commitment of the IAM Corps to advocate for the rights and welfare of workers in the face of challenges. As discussions continue with Apple management, we remain committed to achieving concrete improvements that benefit all employees.
The union says it is negotiating with Apple through January 2023 over issues including work-life balance, unpredictable scheduling and pay.
An Apple spokesperson said, “We value our team members deeply and are proud to provide them with industry-leading compensation and exceptional benefits.” told Bloomberg, “As always, we will engage with the union to respectfully and in good faith represent our team in Towson.”
Bloomberg also reported that a vote to unionize the Short Hills, New Jersey store with the Communication Workers of America has failed. Before the vote, C.W.A. filed a charge of unfair labor practice Apple reportedly retaliated against one of the store’s organizers for “holding an unprecedented number of meetings with his supervisor and denying vacation requests.”
Earlier this week, the National Labor Relations Board ruled that Apple violated federal labor laws In 2022, workers will be questioned about unionization efforts by seizing union flyers and at the Apple Store in New York’s World Trade Center.
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