Apple Store Workers Reach Key Labor Deal in Oklahoma City (2)

Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City have reached a collective bargaining agreement with the company, avoiding a strike, the union said Friday.

The tentative deal comes after tense months of negotiations where the union accused Apple of dragging its feet—allegations the company denies. The Oklahoma City store is one of two in the US to unionize. The other, in Towson, Md., reached an agreement with the tech giant in July.

Workers won a wage increase of 11.5% over the next three years, more involvement in the scheduling process, a grievance and arbitration process to settle disputes, paid time off, health ...