Apple is facing significant pressure from members of Congress regarding its decision to close the Towson Town Center store in Maryland, the first Apple Store in the U.S. to unionize. In April, Apple announced the closure, citing declining conditions at the commercial center. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) accused Apple of retaliating against its unionized employees by restricting their relocation options, contrasting with broader opportunities available to non-union store employees. In a letter, 40 Congress members urged Apple CEO Tim Cook and SVP John Ternus to reconsider the closure, arguing that it appears to be part of a union-busting strategy. They highlighted the potential illegal nature of Apple's actions as unfair labor practices, emphasizing the negative impact on the employees and their families. The Congress members called for Apple to explore alternative solutions to preserve jobs and to collaborate with local officials to sustain employment for the affected workers. The store is set to close on June 20, 2023.