Overview

• 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.