The Harper Collins Union announced that, if it cannot reach an agreement on a contract with management, it would begin striking on Nov. 10 instead of Nov. 7, “because we want to make sure all our employees are able to participate fully in the crucial midterm elections on Tuesday [Nov. 8].” In a memo to staff on Friday, the company commented on the negotiations for the first time. Management says that it has agreed to a number of the union’s proposals, and hopes to reach an agreement. They noted that entry level salaries have gone up 25 percent since the last time […]
