Apple is closing three of its retail stores this summer, including the first location to form a union. The tech company said it plans to permanently close Apple Stores in Trumbull, CT, Escondito, CA and Towson, MD. The Apple Store location in Towson was the first where unionized workers and Apple reached a contract agreement through 2024.
macrumors A statement was published from Apple confirming the closure. The company cited “the departure of several retailers and deteriorating conditions” at the shopping centers where the three stores are located as the reason for ending operations. “Our team members in Trumbull and North County will continue in their roles at nearby Apple retail stores,” the statement said. “Towson employees will be eligible to apply for open roles at Apple in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.” We contacted the company for additional comment and were sent the same details.
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which leads the union that the Towson workers joined, released a statement about the closure. “Apple’s claims that the collective bargaining agreement prevents transfers are simply false and raise serious concerns that this closure is a blatant attempt to bust the union,” the organization said. “We are exploring all legal options and will work with elected officials and allies to hold Apple accountable.”
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