Apple Store in Oklahoma City Becomes Second in U.S. to Unionize

The employees of Apple Penn Square have voted to unionize. The store in Oklahoma City is the second Apple store in the US to join a union.

The employees voted 56 to 32 in favor of joining the Communications Workers of America union, according to reports. The labor relations board must certify the union.

Apple responded to Apple Penn Square employees unionizing with a statement.

We believe the open, direct and collaborative relationship we have with our valued team members is the best way to provide an excellent experience for our customers, and for our teams. We're proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits. Since 2018, we've increased our starting rates in the US by 45% and we've made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits, including new educational and family support programs.

Collective bargaining allows employees at the store to negotiate for better working conditions.

Apple announced plans to offer retail employees additional education benefits and improved healthcare coverage in some states, but it was reported that unionized employees at the Towson store will not receive these benefits automatically and must negotiate through their union.

Apple has been accused of anti-union tactics over the last several months, and its retail chief has tried to discourage store employees from unionizing. There was a vote to unionize at an Apple store in Atlanta.

Over the last year, Apple has increased starting pay, improved benefits, and addressed some other workplace issues.

In the US, Apple has over 270 stores.

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