Workers in the Apple Glasgow store have now officially become the first in the UK to unionise.
Workers in a Scottish Apple store have now officially become the first in the UK to unionise after signing a formal agreement with the American tech giant.
That vote has now persuaded Apple management to sign a collective bargaining agreement to recognise GMBGlasgow shopping centre Silverburn BANS dogsHe said:"This agreement is historic and our members in the Glasgow store are a beacon of hope across the"We look to build a good relationship with Apple while being passionate advocates for members' interests."
Staff joined the GMB union citing a wish to have greater power over pay negotiations and shift patterns, among other issues, and their action is believed to have influenced others at branches around Scotland and the UK to do similar. Union representatives had described the tone of negotiations with Apple as consistently positive but it has taken several months to reach theThe firm recognises unions in Europe, France and Sweden, and there are steps being taken by workers in stores across America to introduce unionisation.
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