Allegations and Response
The (NLRB) issued a complaint against , alleging the tech giant enforced unlawful workplace rules, including confidentiality and non-compete agreements, violating employees' rights to organize and advocate for better conditions.
Apple denies the allegations, asserting its respect for employees' rights to discuss work-related issues and plans to contest the claims at an upcoming hearing.
Ongoing Legal and Union Activities
The complaint, stemming from a 2021 charge by former Apple manager , adds to other pending NLRB cases and investigations into Apple's anti-union actions, including unfair labor practices at specific stores.
Despite legal challenges, two Apple stores have successfully unionized, with the Oklahoma City store recently ratifying its first contract, indicating growing employee advocacy efforts against Apple's policies.