Apple employees report a petition calling for a change in the way they work with unions.
They blame the Cupertinos for failing to meet human rights scrutiny. It is argued that the participants who wanted to participate in trade unions, dangers. In particular, the immigration assistance offered by the company may be withdrawn.
We knew that Apple has strict human rights policies, especially regarding employee rights.
Unfortunately for us, this policy was not followed. What we received in exchange for reaching out to the CEO was nothing less than a systematic and coordinated campaign to put significant collective pressure on us as a force. It was clear that this traumatized many of us. We are still dealing with the emotional aftermath of this campaign under the watchful eye of Littler Mendelsohn.
Today, we’re writing to you, the Apple Customer Council, in the hope that you must take action to ensure that no other Apple employee goes through what they did to us.
The right to union representation is guaranteed by US compliance; it is a right that Apple recognizes in its Human Rights Policy and requires adherence to its Code of Conduct. Don’t order us for seller’s rights. These campaigns have implications for the health of your employees.
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For reference: Littler Mendelson is a law firm specializing in union busting. Apple asked for help in retaining employees in unions.
As in the WIRED staff, some managers treat unionized recruits with prejudice, actively pointing out their mistakes and calling them lazy when they miss work shifts. They also constantly hint that other employees have gone out of work if they join unions.
Scare tactics are actively involved. One worker was even threatened with deportation. [9to5]
Source: Iphones RU
