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Apple Store Employees in New Jersey Take a Bite Out of Unionization

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Today we have some interesting news coming from the Apple Store in Short Hills, New Jersey. A group of 104 employees at this location have filed a petition to unionize with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

If successful, these Apple Store employees would join the Communications Workers of America, a union that already represents other Apple Store employees and workers from companies like AT&T and Verizon. This isn’t the first time Apple Store employees have attempted to unionize, with previous efforts in Oklahoma City and Townson, Maryland.

However, these unionization efforts have faced pushback from Apple. Last year, the NLRB filed a complaint on behalf of Apple Store workers in Maryland, alleging that Apple failed to provide enhanced benefits to its employees. Additionally, there have been allegations of illegal interrogation of workers involved in pro-union activities at other Apple Store locations.

In response to these unionization efforts, John Nagy, an operations lead at the Short Hills store, stated that forming a union is crucial to ensure that all Apple workers receive fair treatment and working conditions. Apple has responded by stating that they already pay their retail teams competitively and offer comprehensive benefits to both full- and part-time employees.

Despite these statements, workers at the New Jersey store will still need to hold a union election to determine if they will officially join the union. If successful, Apple will be required to negotiate with the workers. However, forming a bargaining agreement may prove challenging, as Apple has yet to reach such an agreement with employees in Maryland and Oklahoma.

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