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U.S. Labor Board Rules Apple Illegally Interrogated Staff And Confiscated Union Flyers
๐ Abstract
The article discusses a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that Apple illegally questioned staff of its World Trade Center store in New York City in 2022 over their pro-union sympathies.
๐ Q&A
[01] Ruling by the NLRB
1. What did the NLRB rule regarding Apple's actions?
- The NLRB affirmed a decision by an administrative law judge that Apple illegally:
- Stopped workers from placing union flyers on a table in the break room
- Confiscated the union flyers
- Interrogated staff over their "protected concerted activity"
- The NLRB ordered Apple to cease and desist from illegally questioning workers about union matters and confiscating union flyers.
2. What are the key details about this NLRB ruling?
- This is the NLRB's first decision against Apple.
- The NLRB cannot impose fines or direct punishments against Apple for its violations.
- Other cases against Apple are still pending, including one where the NLRB accused Apple of illegally excluding unionized workers from certain benefits.
[02] Background on Apple's anti-union actions
1. What other anti-union actions has Apple taken?
- Several Apple stores have moved to unionize in recent years, including locations in Short Hills, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, and Towson, Maryland.
- The NLRB found that Apple hosted mandatory anti-union meetings at an Atlanta store where management made coercive statements against employees.
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