Apple Employees Launch Petition, in Response to Company's, Return to Office Plan.<br />News of the petition was first reported on Aug. 22.<br />It was posted online by a solidarity union known as Apple Together.<br />It follows a company memo issued by Apple CEO Tim Cook stating that Bay Area workers will be required to be back <br />in the office at least three days a week.<br />The new company policy is set <br />to begin on Sept. 5.<br />Are you an office-based Apple employee? Are you less than thrilled with the RTO mandate? Sign the petition, lets <br />stand together, Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />For the past 2+ years, Apple’s formerly office-based employees have performed exceptional work, flexibly, both outside <br />and inside traditional <br />office environments, Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />However, Apple leadership recently announced they require a general return to office starting the week of Sept 5 (Labor Day), Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />This uniform mandate from senior leadership does not consider the unique demands of each job role nor the diversity <br />of individuals, Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />Those asking for more flexible arrangements have many compelling reasons <br />and circumstances: , Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />from disabilities (visible or not); family care; safety, health, and environmental concerns; financial considerations; , Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />to just plain being happier and more productive, Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />We believe that Apple should encourage, not prohibit, flexible work to build a more diverse and successful company ... , Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />where we can feel comfortable to 'think different' together, Apple Employee Petition, via NBC News.<br />Apple has not yet publicly responded to news of the petition
