Apple Store Workers in New Jersey File for Unionization
Employees at the Short Hills location seek to join the Communications Workers of America amid broader unionization efforts in the tech industry.
- Workers at Apple's Short Hills store in New Jersey have petitioned for union representation, aiming to improve working conditions and benefits.
- The unionization move at Short Hills follows successful efforts at other Apple locations in Oklahoma City and Towson, Maryland.
- Apple has faced accusations of anti-union practices, including illegal interrogation of employees and withholding benefits.
- If successful, the Short Hills employees will vote on joining the Communications Workers of America, a union representing workers at several major companies.
- Apple asserts it provides competitive pay and benefits, but has not yet reached bargaining agreements with previously unionized stores.