According to , the unionized workers at the store in Towson, Maryland, will need to negotiate for benefits with Apple as they hash out a collective bargaining agreement.Apple has faced labor tensions on other fronts, with some staff resisting a mandate to return to the company's offices (a stance that Apple eventually ).In April, Activision Blizzard said workers at Raven Software (they've since voted to form a union) were due to its legal obligations under the National Labor Relations Act.The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers' Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (I AM CORE) provided the following statement to Engadget:“Despite the news from Apple today, our goal is still the same.We are urging Apple to negotiate in good faith so we can reach an agreement over the next few weeks."