Apple accused of discriminating against unionized Towson workers
Apple is facing accusations of discriminating against workers at its first unionized store in Towson, Maryland. The IAM Union has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, claiming that Apple is unfairly treating unionized employees compared to non-unionized ones. Apple has stated that it disagrees with the claims and will present its case to the NLRB.
- ▪The IAM Union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Apple following the closure of its Towson store.
- ▪Apple announced the closure of three stores, citing declining conditions and the departure of other retailers.
- ▪The IAM Union claims that Apple is discriminating against unionized workers by denying them transfer rights.
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