Apple Store Workers in Maryland File Union Election Petition

Workers at a Maryland Apple store filed a union election petition with the National Labor Relations Board Thursday as organizing continues at the tech giant’s locations.

Over 70% of the 59 employees working in retail, repair, and other roles at the Bethesda Row Apple store have signed union cards and will be represented by the Communications Workers of America, the union announced.

“With a voice on the job, we will now have the collective power to hold Apple accountable to its retail credo and to get the rights we deserve,” said Jimmy Hemmig, technical expert at Apple, in a ...