Why is Apple closing its Towson, Maryland store?

Apple cited worsening conditions at the Towson Town Center mall where the store is located as the reason for its closure.

What does the union allege regarding the store closure?

The union alleges that Apple is discriminating against and retaliating against employees at the Towson store because they chose to organize.

Are unionized workers being offered transfer opportunities?

The union alleges that unionized workers at the Towson store are being denied transfer opportunities that are being offered to employees at non-union stores.

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Union: Apple Punishes First Unionized Store Employees

28 Apr

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Summary

Apple is closing its first unionized retail store in Maryland.
A union alleges Apple is retaliating against employees for unionizing.
Unionized workers are denied transfer opportunities given to others.

Union: Apple Punishes First Unionized Store Employees

Apple has announced the closure of its retail store in Towson, Maryland, which was the company's first to unionize. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, alleging that Apple is discriminating against employees at this store due to their union membership.

The union contends that while Apple is also closing two non-union stores and allowing those employees to transfer, the Towson store workers must reapply for jobs and compete with external candidates. IAM president Brian Bryant stated that Apple is denying union-represented workers the same opportunities afforded to others, specifically because they chose to organize.