Apple is closing three US stores, including the first to unionize
Engadget • • business
Key Points:
- Apple announced the permanent closure of three retail stores this summer: Trumbull, CT; Escondito, CA; and Towson, MD, with the Towson location being the first to unionize and reach a contract agreement in 2024.
- The company cited the departure of several retailers and declining conditions at the shopping centers as reasons for closing these stores, assuring that affected employees will have opportunities to continue working at nearby Apple locations or apply for open roles.
- The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, representing the Towson union, accused Apple of using the closure as a tactic to undermine the union, disputing the company's claim that the collective bargaining agreement prevents relocation.
- The union is considering legal action and plans to collaborate with elected officials and allies to challenge Apple's decision and hold the company accountable.
