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Unionised US Apple store votes to authorise strike
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Unionized workers at an Apple store in Maryland have voted to authorize a strike, marking the first labor action against the company in the US. After over a year of negotiations, employees are demanding better work-life balance, more predictable scheduling, and higher wages that align with the cost of living in the area. About 100 employees at the Towson store voted overwhelmingly in favor of the strike, with the next negotiation meeting scheduled for May 21. In a separate development, Apple store employees in New Jersey voted against unionization. Apple has not yet commented on the situation.
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Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple has allowed Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, to establish an alternative app store for iPhone apps in Europe. This decision comes after a legal battle between Apple and Epic Games over app distribution and fees for in-app transactions. Apple had originally rejected Epic's attempt to create an alternative store, but new regulations in the European Union cleared the way for competition against Apple's App Store. The feud between the two companies is ongoing, with Apple demanding over $73 million from Epic Games to cover its fees in a US antitrust case.
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Apple will appeal contempt ruling in Epic Games case over App Store
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Apple is appealing a US judge’s ruling that requires opening its App Store to more competition. The ruling stems from a 2020 antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games, which claims Apple impeded developers’ efforts to redirect consumers to cheaper non-Apple payment options. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in contempt for not complying with a previous order and recommended a criminal contempt inquiry. Apple disputed these claims and is seeking a review by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Epic Games vs App Store: Fortnite maker says Apple violated injunction, seeks contempt order
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Epic Games has accused Apple of violating an injunction governing its App Store rules and asked a US judge to hold Apple in contempt. The companies have been in a legal battle since 2020, with Epic alleging Apple violates antitrust laws by requiring consumers to obtain apps through its App Store. Epic claims Apple is in violation of a September 2021 injunction that allows developers to provide links to alternate means of payment. Epic alleges Apple has imposed new rules and fees that render the links unusable. Apple has until April 3 to respond to the accusations.
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Apple workers in France stage strike over work conditions on iPhone 15 launch day
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple workers in France went on strike to protest pay and working conditions on the same day as the launch of the iPhone 15. The strike was organized by unions including CGT, Unsa, CFDT, and Cidre-CFTC, who demanded a 7% wage increase to account for inflation and an end to the hiring freeze. Apple management offered a 4.5% hike, leading to the strike. In Barcelona, workers also protested against poor working conditions, including inadequate compensation for weekend and night shifts.
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Apple loses bid to throw out UK lawsuit over App Store fees
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit worth nearly $1 billion has been denied by a judge. The lawsuit accuses Apple of charging unfair commission fees to over 1,500 UK developers on purchases made through the App Store. The case alleges that Apple abused its dominant market position and seeks damages. Apple has faced increasing scrutiny over its commission fees from regulators in the US and Europe. The company has made changes to its App Store policies as a result of legal battles. The trial for this case is not expected before 2025.
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Apple France workers call strike ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Unions at Apple France stores have called for a strike ahead of the iPhone 15 launch, demanding better pay and working conditions. The strike is scheduled for September 22nd and 23rd, as the management has ignored their legitimate demands and concerns. CGT Apple Retail, one of the unions, made the announcement on a social media platform.
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Apple loses $113 billion in value after regulators close in
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is facing regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges in both the US and Europe. In the US, the Justice Department and attorneys general are suing the company for antitrust violations, while in Europe, Apple is under investigation for potentially breaching the region's Digital Markets Act. These concerns have led to a decrease in Apple's stock value and raised worries about the company's market dominance. The US lawsuit accuses Apple of blocking rivals' access to hardware and software features, while the potential European probes will focus on app store fees and terms. Apple has pushed back against these lawsuits, asserting that they are incorrect and threatening to set a dangerous precedent.
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Apple workers approve contract at first union store in US
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Workers at the first unionized Apple Store in the US, located in Towson, Maryland, have ratified a labor contract with the tech giant. The contract provides a 10% raise over three years, along with the same benefits as nonunion stores and guaranteed severance pay. The negotiations had been stalled over equal access to benefits and Apple's scheduling policy for part-time workers, but both issues were resolved. The agreement is expected to provide momentum for future organizing campaigns at other Apple Stores. The store in Oklahoma City is now seeking a similar contract.
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Why are Amazon workers striking in 20+ countries globally during busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Economic Times
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8m ago
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Workers from Amazon in over 20 countries, including the US, plan to strike over the busy pre-Christmas shopping period. The "days of resistance" seek to hold Amazon accountable for various issues, such as labor abuses and environmental degradation. Organizers of the strike, UNI Global Union and Progressive International, state that striking workers will be supported by unions, anti-poverty groups, and garment worker rights organizations. The strike will occur in major cities across the US, as well as in countries like the UK, France, Germany, Japan, Brazil, India, and Turkey.
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Apple illegally denied benefits to the first unionized store in the country, says National Labor Relations Board
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Apple, alleging that the company violated labor laws by withholding benefits from unionized workers at its Towson, Maryland store. The Towson Apple Store became the first in the country to unionize in June 2022. The complaint follows a prior complaint filed by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) last year. The NLRB and IAM claim that Apple excluded the unionized workers from improved benefits offered to other Apple Store employees nationwide.
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