Employees at Apple's first unionized store to protest closing
Employees at Apple's first unionized store in Towson, Maryland, are planning a public protest against the company's decision to close the store. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers claims that the closure discriminates against union members compared to non-unionized staff. The protest is scheduled for May 27, 2026, and will demand accountability from Apple regarding the treatment of its workers.
- ▪The protest is organized by the Machinists' Union to support nearly 90 members facing job loss.
- ▪Apple is closing the Towson store along with two others due to changes in shopping mall conditions.
- ▪The union alleges that Apple is treating unionized staff differently from non-unionized employees regarding job relocation.
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News Employees at Apple's first unionized store to protest closing William Gallagher 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Fri May 22 2026, 09:26 AM EDT · 1 minute read Apple Towson Town Center, Maryland The union representing staff at Apple Towson Town Center has announced a public rally for May 27, 2026, protesting against Apple's treatment of its workers. Apple Towson is not the only store that Apple has decided to close, but it is the only unionized one. It was the first Apple Store to unionize, and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) Union claims that its members are being discriminated against because of this. Known as the Machinists' Union for short, it has now announced a public protest.
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