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SAG-AFTRA votes to strike, joins ongoing writers strike

It could be a rough time for new content in the entertainment industry. For the first time in more than 60 years, a “double strike” has commenced following failed negotiations between Hollywood studios and SAG-AFTRA. At this point, both actors and writers are now on strike. With film and television studios part of the Alliance […]

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Apple planning to make changes for Apple Store retail location employees following unionization efforts

Apple is apparently planning to make employee schedules at retail locations more flexible in an attempt to improve working conditions. Accord to Bloomberg, the changes come as employees as some Apple Store locations have been working toward unionization. Employees will no longer be scheduled to work more than five days in a row, down from […]

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Apple raises hourly employee wages to $22 per hour minimum, addresses unionization concerns

Apple on Thursday notified its employees base that hourly workers would receive a minimum of $22 per hour, and higher in certain markets. Per the Wall Street Journal, the pay increase comes as the company seeks to deal with inflation, a tight labor market, and recent unionization efforts. The updated wage represents a 45 percent […]

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Apple Pay expansion continues in United States, Poland, and Norway

As usual, Apple Pay continued to pick up new banks and credit unions both in the United States as well as Poland and Norway. The following are the American financial institutions that now allow you to pay with your Mac, Apple Watch, or iOS device :