Apple closes first unionized U.S. store in Maryland; union alleges retaliation
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NOAM SCHEIBER
Summary
Apple closed its first unionized U.S. retail store in Towson, Maryland, four years after employees voted to unionize. The company cited "declining conditions" at the mall, but the union representing workers (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) alleges the closure is retaliation for unionizing. Apple also shut down two non-unionized stores on the same day. The union has filed complaints with the National Labor Relations Board.
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bskyApple closes first unionized U.S. store in Maryland; union alleges retaliationseattletimes.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledFour years ago, Apple employees in Towson, Maryland, voted to become the first unionized Apple Store in the United States.
On Saturday, the company closed the location, citing 'declining conditions' at the mall that houses it.
The union representing the workers accuses Apple of retaliating against the Towson employees because they unionized.
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