Apple retail workers in Maryland just scored a big win! The International Association of Machinists (IAM) union announced a tentative three-year deal with Apple on Friday, addressing long-standing demands for better wages, work-life balance, and job security.
Highlights of the agreement include a 10% average pay raise, limits on outsourcing jobs, clearer scheduling rules, and guaranteed severance protections. Workers at Apple’s Towson store—the first U.S. location to unionize in 2022—are set to vote on the deal August 6.
The negotiations followed months of tension, including a strike authorization vote in May 2024 over concerns about unpredictable hours and wages lagging behind Maryland’s soaring living costs. If approved, this could set a precedent for Apple’s 270+ U.S. stores.
Apple hasn’t commented yet, but the deal maintains existing benefits and opens the door for future negotiations. Stay tuned for updates!
The International Association of Machinists (IAM) union announced a tentative three-year deal with Apple on Friday, addressing long-standing demands for better wages, work-life balance, and job security.
