Apple TV Plus

A subscription-based streaming service from Apple that offers original content including movies and TV shows.

CCI Score

-61.24

0.04% April 18

Latest Event

Protests Over Supply Chain and Employee Dismissals at Apple

On 20 September 2024, protests erupted claiming that Apple is involved in human rights violations through its sourcing of cobalt from the DRC—where dangerous working conditions, low wages, and child labor are prevalent—and through allegations of wrongful terminations of employees supporting Palestinian causes.

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Apple TV Plus is currently rated as an Architect.

-60 to -100 CCI Score

Companies in this category are instrumental in designing and executing authoritarian rule. They actively create and implement frameworks that sustain oppressive policies, wielding considerable influence in shaping autocratic systems.

Latest Events

SEP

20

2024

Protests Over Supply Chain and Employee Dismissals at Apple
-63.72

On 20 September 2024, protests erupted claiming that Apple is involved in human rights violations through its sourcing of cobalt from the DRC—where dangerous working conditions, low wages, and child labor are prevalent—and through allegations of wrongful terminations of employees supporting Palestinian causes.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

The article details allegations of wrongful terminations of employees who expressed support for Palestinians, highlighting a disregard for labor rights and free political expression. Such actions undermine worker rights and create a hostile work environment that marginalizes dissenting voices.

Protesters worldwide claim that Apple is complicit in human rights violations in the DRC and Gaza; co. did not respond
-65

Supply Chain Ethics

April 1

Protesters have raised concerns about Apple's continued sourcing of cobalt from the DRC—a region notorious for dangerous working conditions, low wages, and child labor. This sourcing practice highlights serious ethical issues within the company’s supply chain management.

Protesters worldwide claim that Apple is complicit in human rights violations in the DRC and Gaza; co. did not respond
APR

25

2024

Apple Accused of Human Rights Violations in Conflict Minerals Supply Chain
-63.45

The article reports that Apple is accused of sourcing minerals from the Democratic Republic of Congo through illicit means, with allegations including child labor, violence, and financing of armed groups. These accusations contradict Apple's Conflict Minerals Report which denies links to armed groups.
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

April 1

The article details serious allegations that Apple utilized illegally sourced minerals from the DRC, involving exploitative practices such as child labor and violence which underpin armed conflict. This undermines ethical supply chain practices and human rights, and is assigned a strongly negative score under Supply Chain Ethics.

Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
DEC

31

2023

Apple Inc's $9.86M Lobbying Expenditure Revealed
-52.68

An OpenSecrets report shows that Apple Inc spent $9.86 million on lobbying efforts in 2023, raising concerns over corporate influence in political processes and potential neglect of broader societal interests.
-60

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

The report of nearly $10 million in lobbying spending by Apple Inc highlights significant corporate political influence, which can undermine democratic accountability and worker rights. From a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective, such deep involvement in shaping policy through lobbying is concerning as it may favor corporate interests over the broader public good.

Apple Inc Lobbying Profile - OpenSecrets
OCT

01

2023

US APPLE ASSOCIATION PAC Contributions
0.00

FEC data shows that the US APPLE ASSOCIATION PAC, linked by name to the Apple brand, has reported total individual contributions of approximately $47,725, with itemized and unitemized details provided. There is no indication in the data that these contributions support far‐right or authoritarian policies.
+0

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 1

The FEC data from the US APPLE ASSOCIATION PAC shows modest individual contributions totaling $47,725 without evidence that the funds are used to support authoritarian or far‐right policies. Based on the available report, the political action is evaluated as neutral with no clear anti‑fascist or pro‑authoritarian bias.

US APPLE ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE; AKA USAPPLE PAC - FEC.gov
MAR

28

2023

Union Accuses Apple of Retaliatory Firings for Organizing
-65.09

The Communications Workers of America union alleges that Apple fired five workers in Kansas City and disciplined another in Texas as retaliation for union organizing efforts, further accusing management of interrogating employees and threatening improved conditions if they did not oppose union support.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 1

The allegations point to a serious violation of worker rights, as the company is accused of firing and disciplining workers purely for engaging in union organization. Such actions undermine the labor movement and reflect authoritarian, anti-worker practices that are detrimental to democratic labor rights.

Union accuses Apple of firing workers in retaliation for organizing