Apple's First US Retail Union Contract.
Workers at the Towson, Maryland Apple Store have achieved a historic milestone by establishing the first formally recognized union at an Apple retail store in the United States. This groundbreaking event marks a significant shift in the relationship between Apple and its retail employees, setting a precedent that could influence labor practices across the tech industry. The union, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE), recently reached a tentative contract agreement with Apple, which includes several critical improvements for the workers. Historic Unionization Effort The journey toward unionization at the Towson Apple Store began two years ago. Employees sought better working conditions, fair wages, and a more transparent disciplinary process. Their efforts culminated in the establishment of the first officially recognized union at an Apple retail store in the U.S. This achievement is not …
