Apple’s Unionized Maryland Store to Vote on Possible Strike (1)

Apple Inc.’s unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, will hold a vote Saturday on whether to authorize a strike in the lead-up to a new round of negotiations with the iPhone maker.

Earlier this week, the local Machinists union that represents the store workers distributed packets detailing the plan. If the majority of the unionized employees votes May 11 to approve a strike, it could take place at any time. A union representative said no dates have been decided.

The local affiliate of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers is scheduled on May 21 to hold its ...