Apple in Workers’ Rights Dispute

The U.S. National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) has accused Apple of restricting employees’ rights to advocate for better conditions by limiting their use of social media and Slack and retaliating against those who raised concerns. 

The NLRB’s allegations, filed this month, focus on Apple’s work rules regarding Slack and social media use. Apple, which introduced Slack to its employees several years ago, saw the platform grow as a key tool for workers to discuss workplace concerns, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the NLRB says that Apple has since imposed restrictions on how workers can use the platform, undermining their ability to freely advocate for better working conditions.