Apple World Trade Center anti-union practices ruled illegal by Labor Board

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Apple "coercively interrogated" staff at its World Trade Center store.

Following a complaint in October 2022, the National Labor Relations Board has been investigating accusations of union-bashing at Apple World Trade Center. The complaint follows multiple similar accusations across the US, including the leaking of documents listing Apple's anti-union talking points for managers.

Now according to Bloomberg, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ruled that Apple "coercively interrogated" its store employees. A judge at the NLRB has ruled that Apple violated the rights of its staff at the store, and must "cease and desist."

Specifically, Apple is ordered to cease interrogating workers, and stop confiscating pro-union literature in the store's break rooms. Apple must desist from "interfering with, restraining or coercing employees" in the exercise of their legally-protected labor rights.

Apple has not commented on the ruling, but it has previously denied any wrongdoing. "We are fortunate to have incredible retail team members and we deeply value everything they bring to Apple," Apple said in October 2022 about the Apple World Trade Center complaint to the NLRB. "We regularly communicate with our teams and always want to ensure everyone's experience at Apple is the best it can be."