Employees at Apple Towson Town Center, located in Maryland, are organizing a public protest on May 27, 2026, against the store's closure and what they describe as discriminatory practices by Apple. This store is notable for being the first Apple Store to unionize, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The union claims that nearly 90 members are at risk of losing their jobs due to the closure, while employees at non-unionized stores are being offered relocation options. Apple announced the closure, citing declining conditions in the shopping malls where the stores are located, including Towson Town Center. Local officials have expressed opposition to the decision, but the IAM Union argues that the treatment of unionized workers is unjust, as the collective bargaining agreement does not prohibit staff relocations. The union has previously accused Apple of illegal union-busting activities and filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The protest will begin at 11 a.m. at Patriot Plaza and will be streamed live on social media.