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‘It feels like a betrayal’: anger as Apple to close US’s first unionized store

Apple will close its first unionized US store in Towson, Maryland by June 2026, sparking accusations from workers that the decision is a cynical attempt to bust the union. The IAM Core union has filed an unfair labor practice charge alleging retaliation and denial of transfer rights (offered to non-unionized workers), while Apple defends the move citing declining mall conditions and claims the collective bargaining agreement limits transfers, leaving Towson employees to reapply for nearby roles or face layoffs.