Apple store workers in Maryland union to vote on potential strike

Workers at Towson Town Center might go on strike because they feel their main requests have not been met by the management. This could be a significant action against the Big Tech company. The National Labor Relations Board recently supported a claim that Apple used tactics to prevent union formation in New York City. There are also complaints about unfair labor practices against Apple. This situation is part of a trend where workers in various companies, like Starbucks and Amazon, are organizing themselves. This could lead to more workers standing up for their rights. The workers at the Maryland Apple store are part of a group called IAM COTE. One reason for this organizing is the difference between the profits of big companies like Apple, Amazon, and Google, and the wages and benefits of their workers. There is a lot of frustration among workers. The NLRB upheld a decision against Apple for the first time last year. In New Jersey, there is a union election for Apple employees in Short Hills. Workers in Atlanta also filed a complaint against Apple for trying to discourage union support. The Apple store in Towson, Maryland, will vote on whether to authorize a strike before new negotiations with the company. The union will support strikers financially after 14 days of strike. Negotiations are ongoing about pay, overtime, leave, benefits, and scheduling. The store in Short Hills, New Jersey, is also voting on unionizing. A strike could affect Apple's public image. Apple says it will work respectfully and in good faith with the union.