Apple Faces Unfair Labor Practice Charge In Towson

Apple issued a statement strongly disagreeing with claims regarding the announced closing of its Towson store. The company stated it will continue to abide by the negotiated agreement with the union. Apple maintains the contract allows employees to transfer if a new store opens within 50 miles of the Towson location. However, the company currently has no plans to open a new location in that area. The matter is expected to be presented to the NLRB. The charge follows Apple's announcement that it will close the Towson Town Center location along with two other stores. The union claims the company's actions constitute unfair practices. The union alleges that Apple is discriminating against employees at this specific location because it was the first Apple store in the United States to unionize.