When the Brand Is the Bargaining Chip | Apple Store to Close
Labor Relations issues at so-called progressive employer brands remain complex.
Apple is closing its unionized Towson, Maryland, store on June 11, one of three impacted stores.
Read MorePosted by Michael VanDervort | Apr 14, 2026 | IAM, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Retail, Tech - Media, Trending, Unionized Company, Unions
Labor Relations issues at so-called progressive employer brands remain complex.
Apple is closing its unionized Towson, Maryland, store on June 11, one of three impacted stores.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Jan 23, 2026 | Federal, IAM, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, NLRB, Unions
It’s Friday, and we have five labor-related stories that you might not have heard yet. These include unions’ perspectives on a so-called “general strike” and healthcare in limbo.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Oct 24, 2025 | Aerospace, Artificial Intelligence, Federal, IAM, Industry, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, Manufacturing, News, Strikes, Trending, UAW, Unions
It’s Friday, and we have five stories that you might not have heard yet, including updates on the ‘996’ trend, H-1B visas, and contract disputes.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Oct 21, 2025 | Courts, Federal, IAM, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, Legal, News, NLRB, Trending, Unions
The Supreme Court is in session. Three crucial labor-related cases involving federal agencies, retirement funds, and government contracts are worth watching.
Read MorePosted by Kimberly Ricci | Oct 14, 2025 | CWA, IAM, IBT, Labor Relations Ink, Labor Relations Insight, News, Trending, Unions
Long gone are the days when unions were only for blue collar workers. Which unions are organizing white collar workers, and what are these workers seeking?
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