Apple Workers in France Call for 7% Pay Hike, Strike Coincides with iPhone 15 Release
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Unions representing Apple Store employees in France are demanding a 7% pay increase, coinciding with the iPhone 15 launch. Apple France has offered a 4.5% pay increase in response. The strike will involve various forms of industrial action across the country's 20 Apple Stores. Amazon and automakers General Motors and Stellantis are also facing union protests over pay.
September 20, 2023 | 12:56 pm
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Apple is facing a strike from its French employees demanding a 7% pay increase. This could potentially disrupt the iPhone 15 launch.
The strike could disrupt the launch of the iPhone 15, potentially affecting sales and the company's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 100
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Amazon is facing union protests over pay in the U.S. and U.K., with warehouse workers planning to protest in 2023.
The protests could disrupt Amazon's operations, potentially affecting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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General Motors is facing a strike from the United Auto Workers union, who are demanding a 40% pay hike.
The strike could disrupt General Motors' operations, potentially affecting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
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Stellantis is facing a strike from the United Auto Workers union, who are demanding a 40% pay hike.
The strike could disrupt Stellantis' operations, potentially affecting its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 70
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50