'We Won!': Workers Vote to Become Second Unionized US Apple Store

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'We Won!': Workers Vote to Become Second Unionized US Apple Store
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'It's time for Apple to treat its workers with respect,' said Sen. BernieSanders, congratulating workers at an Oklahoma City store who voted to form the company's second U.S. retail union.

the Penn Square Labor Alliance , supporters of the union drive are working toward fair compensation, career development, bonuses and benefits that align with those of corporate employees, hiring from under-represented communities, labor conditions that respect health and well-being, improved safety, and"an influential role in decision-making to ensure our daily operations match our publicly stated values, flexibility to allow for civic participation, and opportunities for paid volunteer...

"I really hope that this kind of reinvigorates the labor movement further and gets more locations, whether it's Apple or not, whether it's local Trader Joe's or Home Depots, whatever it is," Forsythe added."I hope more people start fighting to take their seat at the table. And I hope that we can show up and do what we can in solidarity to support them."noted that Apple has received union-busting complaints from both the PSLA and the NLRB.

"We're proud to provide our team members with strong compensation and exceptional benefits," the company added."Since 2018, we've increased our starting rates in the U.S. by 45% and we've made many significant enhancements to our industry-leading benefits."

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