Apple Store Employees Say Coworkers Were Disciplined for Supporting Palestinians
Apr 3, 2024
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Apple Store employees allege disciplinary actions for showing support to Palestinians, leading to protests. An employee was fired for wearing pro-Palestinian items, sparking controversy. Similar demands were made by Google employees amid Israel-Hamas conflict.
Apple employees faced discipline for showing support for Palestinians through clothing and accessories.
Tech companies like Google and Apple are under internal pressure to show more support for Palestinians during conflicts.
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Apple Employees Speak Out Against Alleged Disciplinary Actions for Supporting Palestinians
Several current and former Apple employees have voiced concerns over alleged disciplinary actions taken against employees supporting Palestinians. The group 'Apple's for ceasefire' accuses Apple of unjustly disciplining or terminating staff for expressing support through pins, bracelets, or cofia. This led to protests at an Apple Store in Chicago. A Palestinian employee at a Chicago location was reportedly fired for wearing pro-Palestinian clothing, sparking further backlash.
Tech Giants Face Employee Demands for Palestinian Support
Tech companies like Google and Apple are facing internal pressures from employees to show more support for Palestinians during conflicts. Over 600 Google employees petitioned against sponsoring an Israeli tech conference. Apple employees also demanded recognition for Palestinian rights, leading to internal tensions. Apple allegedly deleted Slack posts and paused channels discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict to manage internal discord.
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Allegations of Disciplinary Action for Supporting Palestinians at Apple Stores
A protest is planned Saturday at a Chicago Apple store where workers say managers disciplined staff—and fired an employee—for wearing pins, bracelets, or keffiyeh in support of Palestinian people.