CEO Tim Cook is Apple’s chief lobbying asset

The White House. A report has outlined how Tim Cook has become the chief lobbyist for Apple. This is unsurprising, given Cook and predecessor Steve Jobs’ history of influencing world governments. Apple has consistently worked to appease the U.S. government, including lobbying lawmakers to try and get its way. The top of the food chain,…

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Stripe withholds $100k from macOS app developer

Stripe is withholding $100k from NotchNook developer Io.Cafe The developer of the NotchNook app for the MacBook Pro isn’t getting paid, with Stripe allegedly closing an account and preparing to refund approximately $100,000 in sales. IO.Cafe developed and released NotchNook, a macOS app that adds Dynamic Island-style behavior to the MacBook Pro’s notch.The app was…

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Apple Towson union wins historic labor agreement

Apple Towson Town Center in Maryland Apple’s first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE. Two years after Apple Towson unionized with IAM CORE representing 85 employees, the union has achieved a significant agreement with Apple. Employees can expect better pay, management transparency,…

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