Apple continues its campaign against the labor unions of its employees in the United States. according to Mark GormanManagers of the approximately 270 US Apple Stores held meetings with employees to discuss ” Union risks “.
A union was created for the first time in an American Apple Store last year: Cupertino does not appreciate this initiative at all and shows it well. Among other things, the company announced that unionized employees would not take advantage of certain new benefits for their training and medical care, which they would have to negotiate with management. The pressure from Apple seems to be working, and they’ve only unionized at two stores in Tucson and Oklahoma City so far. Some sites considering this possibility have finally decided to back off.
US Apple Store: New benefits for employees, except for union members
Apple has been working hard for the past two weeks and has held meetings on this topic in each of its US stores. Management planned a letter to read to employees, explaining that the union representing Towson employees required contributions of up to 1.5% of salary. She then explained that this amount could add up quickly over time, and that employees who didn’t take advantage risked being fired (according to union proposals).
The company cautioned against signing union-related documents, even those in the early stages of the process that could bind employees. She also pointed out some changes that have taken place in Tucson that may harm some profiles.
While Apple has reiterated that employees have the right to unionize, officials have explained the process in a way that some see as an attempt to ease tensions. ” The underlying message to the tens of thousands of employees in the company’s Apple Stores was clear: If your store becomes unionized, you could be at a disadvantage. Mark Gorman writes.
Negotiations are not progressing very quickly between Apple and the Tucson Consortium. He submitted about twenty proposals, and Apple only accepted one. Cupertino rejected suggestions such as changing the weekly salary or changes to schedules. In contrast, the union rejected an action by Apple regarding a new work attendance system.
