Apple Illegally Interrogated and Coerced Employees Trying to Unionize in Atlanta, Says U.S. Labor Board

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that Apple violated federal law by holding mandatory anti-union meetings and interrogating employees at an Atlanta retail location.

Employees at the Cumberland Mall store were going to hold a union election in June, with the CWA organizing the store. The CWA withdrew its request to hold an election, accusing Apple of "repeated violations" that made the election impossible.

Apple executives think the rules don't apply to them, according to a statement shared by the CWA.

If Apple doesn't settle, the National Labor Relations Board will issue a complaint, and it will be the second complaint. Apple was accused by the National Labor Relations Board of using anti-union tactics at a New York store. Penalties are not assessed by the NLRB, but it can seek policy changes and remedies.

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