Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott has added fresh pressure on Apple over its decision to close the Apple Towson Town Center store, which became the first unionized Apple Store in the United States.
Apple plans to permanently close the Towson store on June 20, along with two other retail locations. The decision has drawn criticism from the IAM Union, which says Apple has not offered Towson employees the same relocation options given to workers at non-union stores.
Apple has said its agreement with the union only requires transfer offers within 50 miles of the Towson store, while severance remains available for workers who cannot be relocated. The company has also said it has no plans to open another store within that area.
Mayor Scott shared his support for the workers in a post on X, saying Apple’s decision affects both employees and the wider community around Towson. He argued that closing the store without a replacement pushes important services farther away from local customers.
The mayor also urged Apple to give Towson workers the same opportunities offered to employees at non-union stores, adding that he will support their fight for fair treatment.
IAM International President Brian Bryant thanked Mayor Scott for his support and again called on Apple to act before the store closes.
