![]() ![]() ![]() The new labor push comes as union membership overall in the United States has plummeted in recent decades. Hart also emphasized that he was inspired by the resurgence of the organized labor movement, and especially efforts to unionize Amazon warehouses. He said they are seeking more of a voice in their workplace with their unionization efforts. Hart said he was tired of hearing from his managers that “that’s just how it is” when he raised concerns or brought feedback to them about their workplace experiences. Patrick Hart, another worker at the Oklahoma City Apple store, echoed that sentiment. ![]() The organizing efforts at Apple stores come amid the backdrop of a tidal wave of workplace activism emerging at major companies from Amazon to Starbucks after the pandemic exposed new pressures on frontline workers and a tight labor market gave these workers new leverage. In late June, the National Labor Relations Board officially certified the union election win, paving the way for the workers and Apple management to negotiate their first contract. The move was lauded by President Joe Biden, among others. Just under 100 employees at the Apple store in the Penn Square Mall are eligible to vote in this union election.Įarlier this year, Apple store workers at a mall in Towson, Maryland, made history when they voted to become the first unionized Apple store in the United States. Voting is set to take place on Thursday and Friday, with the vote-tally scheduled for Friday evening. The Apple store workers in Oklahoma are seeking to gain representation with the Communication Workers of America union. ![]()
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