Apple and the unionized employees at its Towson, Maryland retail store have reached a tentative agreement that could secure them better pay, job protections, scheduling improvements to support a work-life balance, and a more transparent disciplinary process. The Towson location, which in 2022 became the first Apple Store in the country to unionize, voted to authorize a strike against the company back in May after “unsatisfactory” negotiation outcomes.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE) stated that negotiations with Apple have been ongoing since January 2023. Under the newly reached tentative three-year agreement, workers would receive average raises of 10 percent over the life of the contract, with starting pay rates for most positions being increased. Additionally, the agreement would implement a severance clause. The union represents about 85 employees, who will have the opportunity to vote on the agreement on August 6.
