According to the NLRB, Apple coerced and interrogated employees in Atlanta

According to a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board, Apple unlawfully interrogated employees and made coercive statements during a union drive in one of its stores in Atlanta, Georgia. Published by Bloomberg. Communications Workers of America filed charges against the company, leading to the investigation of the company. Previous claims that the company’s actions “made a free and fair election impossible” at the location.

The NLRB’s regional director “found merit” to the allegations as well as ones that Apple held captive-audience meetings, according to Kayla Blado, a spokesperson for the regulator. Apple can choose to settle the case, or the NLRB could file a complaint against Apple. The regulator can’t levy financial penalties, but either path could result in Apple being forced to put up signage at the location and issue other communications that Inform workers about their legal rights.

Outside of Atlanta, there’s been movement on unionization at other Apple retail locations. Workers Maryland OklahomaThe International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and CWA voted to form an organization, respectively. Other campaigns have also been started. Withered. Other locations are also being investigated.