It is (still) not good to be unionized in the land of Uncle Sam. As the decades pass, and nothing (or almost) changes in this area, Apple employees are have a funny experience. Concerned about their professional situation, and indirectly their personal situation, more and more of them are seeking to join a union, according to a survey carried out by the Washington Post.
But the task is far from easy. Because, if on the one hand a precedent at Starbucks has created a wave of hope among the contingents of employees of Apple shops, the situation is not the most conducive to union protests. Indeed, even though the vast majority of people wishing to unionize remain discreet about their intentions in public, they must also do so in private. In question, it is not so much the families of the employees, but their means of communication.
As a result, many opt for smartphones Android
so as not to be traced by Apple and to be able to organize meetings discreetly. The use of instant messaging
encrypted is also the norm, to prevent Apple from seeking to conduct an internal investigation to find new union members. On the other hand, the publication of this survey is likely to generate a reaction within Apple.