Apple Store staff in Australia are set to strike again this month in a bid to continue unionization and negotiations. This comes after a brief but notable strike in October, where 150 of the country's 400 Apple Store employees walked off the job for an hour.
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On October 7, 2022, a significant event occurred in the Australian labor movement: it was the first strike by Apple Store employees and the first nationally coordinated strike by retail workers in Australia. The brave individuals of the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union (RAFFWU) made history not only by their protest but also by their refusal to do certain tasks, such as repairing AirPods and delivering stock. Although short, this strike highlighted the need for better working conditions across industries in Australia.
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This December, Apple Store workers in Australia will make their voices heard in another way. According to Reuters, they will begin their strike at 3 p.m. local time on the 23rd and continue until Christmas Eve—a peak period for the retail sector . This is one way in which the workers can ensure that their grievances about pay and working conditions are heard.
The RAFFWU nationwide strike in Australia will be most felt at two retail stores in Brisbane, one in Adelaide and Newcastle, where the union has the largest concentration of members.
To further intensify the movement, workers in Australia are planning to increase strike action.
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RAFFWU announced that the strike action will be expanded, while several stores have already imposed a ban on repairing iPhones and Apple Watches for certain hours of the day.
In Australia, Apple Store employees are pushing for changes, including increased wages, improved scheduling and an annual salary increase agreement.
Information source: 9to5mac.com
