Workers in the Harper Collins Union began an open-ended strike today, as they have not yet reached an agreement with management on a contract, and are picketing in front of the company’s NYC office. The NYT notes that union seeks an increase in the minimum starting salary from $45,000 to $50,000. As previously indicated, the union says it is also seeking “a greater commitment to diversifying staff.” Astoria Bookshop announced that it would donate the proceeds from any Harper books sold at the store on Nov. 10 and 11 to the strike fund, to help make up for striking workers’ […]
