The store has the potential to become the first Apple Store location to unionize, if enough votes are gathered to create the union, but it's not the only one aiming to do so. Workers United previously assisted another major unionizing effort concerning a multinational in supporting efforts by Starbucks employees across the United States. After a vote on February 21 to affiliate with Workers United, the organizers are now handing out signature cards to potential union members.

The organizers of 'Fruit Stand Workers United' has started to collect signatures at the flagship Grand Central Apple Store, the Washington Post reports. In the case of one New York City outlet, it seems that the activity has progressed considerably. Workers United knows the Littler playbook all too well now.Unrest among some Apple Store employees in the United States over stagnating wages surfaced in February, with a number of stores preparing to file paperwork to create a union. Our shared experiences of dealing with Littler will inform and strengthen the organizing that is taking place both at Starbucks and at Apple. We will maintain close communication between Workers United and CWA. Workers United and CWA are playing to win

The team’s reasonings for unionizing are the same as in the US and boil down to one thing better pay to meet the higher costs of living. For instance, an Apple Store in Glasgow, Scotland has now joined a union representing retail workers in the UK. Unionization efforts have also begun across the pond. and we believe we will succeed.Īnthony Viola, a member of Fruit Stand Workers United By joining forces with CWA, we intend to participate with countless other stores to achieve workers’ rights across Apple Retail in the U.S. Through Workers United, we have learned what we can expect from Littler, and we are prepared. When we think about the next step in mobilizing our peers into power, we can only fight back the endless union busting and fear tactics on a larger scale. It’s also been accused of union busting, potentially breaking labor laws by holding anti-union talks with staff. However, to combat unionization, Apple has hired notorious anti-union legal team Littler Mendelson for help. Retail locations in Kentucky and Maryland are also unionizing, with efforts recently halted in Atlanta. The unionization process has spread to other Apple Stores across the country. With over 270 employees, Grand Central is fighting for higher wages, improved working conditions, better retirement, among other items. The Grand Central store began the unionization process in April, branding the initiative as “Fruit Stand Workers United”. We look forward to continuing to learn from and collaborate with Workers United as we help workers win a union voice on the job.Ĭhris Shelton, President of the Communications Workers of America We appreciate the confidence that the Fruit Stand Workers United organizing committee has in our plan to build worker power at Apple. Starbucks workers who have been organizing – and winning – union representation across the country with Workers United’s support have inspired retail workers at Apple, Verizon Wireless, and many other companies. In a press release, it was stated that Workers United is also the union behind the Starbucks Workers United campaign. Together with Fruit Stand Workers United (FSWU), the CWA and Workers United will help the flagship store in its ongoing work to form a union. The Communications Workers of America (CWA) is now supporting union organizing efforts at Apple’s Grand Central Station Store in New York City.

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