Apple store employees unhappy with 'abusive working conditions' in Seattle

Apple Store (Reuters)

A group of employees at an Apple retail store in Seattle, Washington are planning an October 3rd walkout, citing abusive working conditions and labor law violations.

ifoAppleStore writes:

According to insiders, the employees’ complaints haven’t been fully investigated by the company’s human resources department. After reaching an impasse with Sr. VP Retail Ron Johnson over the issue, a group of Specialists, Geniuses and Creatives say they will walk out to bring attention to their complaints, and that several former employees will join the protest.

Staffers at the Alderwood Mall (Wash.) - ironically where rival Microsoft is headquartered - say their complaints about “abusive” management and possible state and federal labor law violations at the store have been ignored by the company, and they are threatening to stage a walk out at 1 p.m. on October 3rd to protest.

If the walk-out takes place, it would be the first such labor action by Apple store employees.

In an ironic twist of events, Microsoft is reported to be stealing Apple store managers and sales staff as it prepares to open up its own retail stores. It seems it may not need to after all.