The employees of this Apple Store, based in Towson, a town in the suburbs of Baltimore east of UNITED STATEShad already achieved a historic first in June 2022, by voting to form a union, which had never happened in an Apple store in the United States.
Also read: United States: Apple employees vote in favor of creating a union
They then joined the ranks of the IAM union which mainly represents technicians, particularly in the aviation sector, and they negotiated a new professional contract with the multinational based in California. Discussions notably stalled on “ work-life balance, unpredictable hours that disrupt personal life, and salaries that do not reflect the cost of living in the area », Explains a press release from IAM.
The Townson store has about 100 employees. Some 98% of those who voted were in favor of a work stoppage, according to a union representative. The strike could take place before the next negotiation meeting scheduled for May 21.
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