Apple store employees in France set to strike, clashing with iPhone 15 launch
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Workers at Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) stores in France are slated to strike this weekend after their request for a raise was not met. 
In a post to X, formerly known as Twitter, a group of four unions representing Apple Retail workers said that management "ignored our demands" in asking for a raise. Thus, workers are slated to strike on September 22 and September 23, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 15 smartphone line.
"We will remind management that it is not these movements that harm the company, but rather their denial in the face of the discomfort of its employees," a translated version of the statement read.
According to Insider, the group of unions - which includes CGT, Unsa, CFDT and CFTC - wants a 7% increase in pay for employees. Conversely, Apple France offered an increase of 4.5%.
The strike will impact the 20 Apple stores in France and there is expected to be a demonstration at the Paris Opera store.
Cupertino, California-based Apple (AAPL) unveiled the iPhone 15 line, as well as new versions of the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra earlier this month.
Apple (AAPL) shares were fractionally higher in pre-market trading on Wednesday.

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