Union

Of some 110 eligible employees, 65 voted in favour of joining the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and 33 against. 

"People are suffering with the cost-of-living crisis. We need a pay rise, pay transparency and a voice," said one retail employee at the Glasgow Apple store.

Apple is agreeing to improve its working conditions as its staff continues to pursue unionization efforts in the U.S.

"Apple’s repeated violations of the National Labor Relations Act have made a free and fair election impossible," said the Communications Workers of America.

Hourly pay for Apple employees in the U.S. will now start at $22 USD per hour, and base salaries are expected to increase as well.

Workers have filed an unfair labour practice report alleging that Apple requires them to attend meetings where managers convey overt anti-union messaging. 

The script says unionization could result in "fewer opportunities" and reduced "flexibility" for workers and force Apple to pay "less attention to merit."

Union organizers at the location have already collected signatures from more than 65% of employees who would likely qualify to vote for unionization.

Apple has hired union-busting lawyers as retail staff look at unionizing options.

"We are fortunate to have incredible retail team members and we deeply value everything they bring to Apple," the company said in response.  

Workers at Apple's Grand Central store have affiliated with Workers United, a labour union that recently helped Starbucks employees in the U.S. unionize.

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