Maryland Apple Store Workers, Represented by IAM, Authorize First Strike; NJ Votes No on Union

May 12, 2024, 08:07 PM

Workers at an Apple Store in Towson, Maryland, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have voted to authorize a strike, marking a significant escalation in labor disputes at the tech giant's retail operations. The vote comes after over a year of negotiations, with the union accusing Apple of not bargaining in good faith, particularly over wages, scheduling, and work-life balance, and alleging that Apple wants to effectively lower their pay. This could potentially lead to the first strike at any of Apple's 270+ retail stores. Meanwhile, employees at an Apple Store in Short Hills, New Jersey, voted 41-to-57 against unionizing, with the Communications Workers of America citing Apple's anti-union tactics as a factor in the decision.