On December 25, it was reported that dozens of Apple employees, a group of "Apple Together", went on strike on Christmas Eve to demand improvements in working conditions in Apple's retail stores.
Strike organizers said 50 employees from at least three states declared a shutdown on Friday, citing insufficient paid sick leave, lack of epidemic hazard pay and other issues.
In addition, Apple Together also posted on Twitter to urge consumers not to go to the Apple Store and Apple's online store on Christmas Eve (December 24).
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