Archives for May 2023
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At the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, books editor Laurie Hertzel has retired after 15 years in the position. Writer Chris Hewitt will cover books for the paper.
Workers at B&N Union Square Announce Union
Workers at Barnes & Noble’s Union Square flagship store–the same New York building where the corporate offices are located–announced plans to unionize. They have filed for election with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), which also represents workers at McNally Jackson, Book Culture, and Greenlight Bookstore. According to the union, the majority of employees signed union authorization cards, and on April 28 they announced their plans at the store and asked for voluntary recognition from management, which has not yet responded. A release from RWDSU states, “Workers at the store face continued safety issues amid the rebound of […]
Baillie Gifford Prize “Winner of Winners” Winner
The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction announced the winner of its Winner of Winners Award, which honors one of the past 24 winners.