Maryland Apple Store Workers Approve Strike Vote

Retail workers at Apple's store in Towson, Maryland, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), have voted to authorize a strike. They have raised issues including work-life balance, scheduling practices, and wages that they believe are not commensurate with the local cost of living. While a strike date has not been set, this action follows the June 2022 vote when workers at this store chose to unionize, becoming the first Apple retail employees in the U.S. to do so.

Concurrently, Apple employees at a store in Short Hills, New Jersey, have voted against forming a union. The workers attributed their decision to Apple's actions, which they suggest influenced the outcome. In response to this situation, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has lodged complaints with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), accusing Apple of illegal union-busting activities. Despite these allegations, Apple has not issued a public comment regarding the vote or the complaints filed by the CWA.