Italian Apple Workers Strike on iPhone 18 Pro Launch Day

Italian workers at Apple's stores protested on the launch day of the iPhone 18 Pro. Around 1,600 employees from three unions participated in the strike, which affected 17 locations across Italy.

The labor action was held to demand better working conditions and benefits for Apple's Italian workforce. The protesters are seeking more hiring, permanent contracts for temporary workers, and the option for part-time employees to increase their work hours.

Despite the disruption, Apple maintained that its Italian stores remained open during this period. The company may have limited the immediate operational impact of the strike on one of its most important product-launch days.

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at 1,489 in Italy and requires smooth store execution from Apple to justify top-tier prices for customers. With the stock trading above its estimated value by a significant margin, investors are expecting strong execution from the company.