More than 1,600 workers across 17 Apple stores in Italy went on strike on the same day Apple rolled out the iPhone 18 Pro worldwide, according to three unions, which said the action covered roughly 94 employees per location on average. The unions are demanding more hiring, permanent contracts for temporary workers and the option for part-time employees to increase their hours. Apple said its Italian stores stayed open, limiting the immediate operational hit during one of the company's most important product-launch days. Apple shares were down slightly to $333.95, a muted market reaction despite the high-profile timing of the strike. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 1,489 in Italy, and the chart shows Apple at $333.95 versus a GF Value estimate of $286.32, putting the stock 16.64% above that benchmark.
Apple Inc.Over 1,600 workers across 17 Italian Apple stores struck on iPhone 18 Pro launch day, demanding more hiring and permanent contracts.
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