Apple now has its first combined store in Towson, Maryland allowed the first strike against the retail giant. That’s because of what the union called “a year of negotiations with Apple management that produced unsatisfactory results.” press release From the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM CORE) retail coalition.
Located in a Baltimore mall, the Maryland store represents approximately 100 employees and Merged in 2022, the first Apple Store to do so. The vote ended last weekend, allowing workers to walk out at any time, but a date has yet to be set.
Although the parties reached an agreement in principle in 25 areas, other main issues have not yet been resolved. “Issues at the forefront of this movement include concerns about work-life balance, unpredictable scheduling practices that interfere with privacy and salaries that do not match the region’s cost of living,” the union said.
“We deeply value our team members and are proud to provide them with industry-leading compensation and exceptional benefits. As always, we will communicate respectfully and honestly with the union that represents our team in Towson,” Apple said in a statement.
Previously union He accused Apple Unlawfully withholding new benefits, including health and other benefits, from employees at the Towson Store. Last year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said Apple violated federal law with anti-union meetings in Atlanta. The New York judge also iordered to stop against Apple for abusing employee rights.
Apple and IAM CORE will return to the negotiating table on May 21, according to the union. “Today’s vote is the first step in showing our solidarity and sends a clear message to Apple,” the union said in a statement. “As discussions with Apple management continue, we remain committed to delivering tangible improvements that benefit all employees.”
