The full ratified amendment to the Harper's US union contract is here:

https://2110uaw.org/cbas/HarperCollins_MOA_2021-2025_RATIFIED.pdf

And with that, Harper's union employees have given the go-ahead to carry on with all Harper business--reviews for Harper titles, freelance work for Harper imprints, etc.--and they will return to work on Tuesday.
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#Publishing #HCPOnStrike #Bookstodon #Edibuddies #UnionStrong

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Among Harper's US union contract provisions, cont:

- Job title/description clarification & review.

- Increased PTO, incl adding Juneteenth & Pres Day to paid holidays.

- Implementing guidelines for reasonable accommodation requests under the Americans with Disability Act.

- Paid time to participate in the newly-est. joint labor-mngmt committee & #DEI work.

- Ability to continue to work remotely until July 1st.

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Among Harper's US union contract provisions, continued:

- A one-time $1,500 bonus for all full-time union employees.

- Work done on Sat & in excess of 35 hrs/wk paid at 1.5x the usual rate, work done on holidays paid at 1.5x + holiday pay, & work done on Sun paid at 2x--and with the updated contract, employees earning > $60k may work up to 2 overtime hrs/wk without prior approval.

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It's official--the HarperCollins Union in the US has ratified their new contract with Harper!!!

Among provisions:

- Baseline salary increase to $47,500 effective immediately, increasing to $48,500 in 2024 and $50k in 2025, with min salary increases for the subsequent three tiers along the same timeline.

- Guaranteed merit-based salary increases for all employees rated above "unsatisfactory."
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"There is now a third option of collective action and standing up together for what is right." Local 2110 UAW president Olga Brudastova

#HCPOnStrike #Unionize #publishing

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/91556-harpercollins-ratifies-contract-with-employee-union-we-are-excited-to-move-forward-together.html

Yay!!!!
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RT @hcpunion
Big News!!! We have voted to ratfiy the contract and will be returning to work 2/21. We're excited to get back to work and join our colleagues again.
#HarperCollins
#HCPOnStrike
#HarperCollinsUnion
https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1626296434348654593

RT @hcpunion
Big News!!! We have voted to ratfiy the contract and will be returning to work 2/21. We're excited to get back to work and join our colleagues again.
#HarperCollins
#HCPOnStrike
#HarperCollinsUnion

You want to pretend NYC is the center of US trade publishing, and your industry is an economic and cultural force, then your salaries should reflect that ambition and ensure your staff can afford to work for you there.

Instead, relying on passion and "cultural fit" ensures status quo, and incremental progress gets celebrated like it's a big step forward. FOH!

#HCPonstrike #unionize #publishing #cmonson

"Because HarperCollins is the only union shop among the Big Five, the stakes here are high. It is pushed by necessity to set the labor standards for the rest of the industry: when it raises its wages, Penguin Random House raises its wages too."

Every Big 5 publisher's starting salary is well below the $56,718 the Economic Policy Institute estimates to be a living wage for a single adult in New York City, and $56k is scraping by here. ☹️

#HCPOnStrike #unionize #cmonson

https://www.vox.com/culture/23594358/harpercollins-union-contract-strike

The announcement comes after two other Big-5 US publishers raised their entry-level salaries in the last week: Hachette up from $45k to $47,500 for NYC-based employees and those in other high cost-of-living areas, and Macmillan up from $42k also to $47,500.

The HarperCollins Union was fighting for an entry-level salary of $50k, which would match Simon & Schuster.

Penguin Random House remains, for now, at $45k.

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@bookstodon
@edibuddies

THEY DID IT!!!!

HARPER FINALLY REACHED A TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THEIR UNION!!!! 🔥 :heart_fire: 💖 🎆 🎇 🎉 ✊ 💪

After 66 work days on #strike (3 full months; tomorrow would be the 4th month to the day as they went on strike Nov 10th), #HarperCollins and the HarperCollins Union have reached a tentative agreement that includes "increases to minimum salaries across levels" and a $1,500 lump-sum bonus to all union employees.

More details to come!

#Publishing #HCPOnStrike #UnionStrong

Via HCPCU on twiter:
""We haven't been striking for a meeting; we've been striking for a fair contract." Laura Harshberger 🔥 Today marks the start of mediation—we hope Harper is showing up ready to work, because we certainly are! #hcponstrike

More detailed timeline in this twitter thread: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1620801246390292481

547. The HarperCollins Strike with Olga Brudastova, President of UAW 2110 | Smart Bitches, Trashy Books >> Thought this was an excellent and informative episode explaining the #HarperCollins strike. #HCPOnStrike https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/podcast/547-the-harpercollins-strike-with-olga-brudastova-president-of-uaw-2110/

Why I’m Still on Strike: Portraits from the HarperCollins Picket Line

https://lithub.com/why-im-still-on-strike-portraits-from-the-harpercollins-picket-line/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Lit%20Hub%20Daily:%20January%2030%2C%202023&utm_term=lithub_master_list

#HCPonStrike @HCPUnion

RT @hcpunion@twitter.com

It’s gonna be a great week! #hcponstrike

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1620059053509709825

RT @hcpunion@twitter.com

It’s gonna be a great week! #hcponstrike

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1620059053509709825

RT @hcpunion@twitter.com

🫡 #hcponstrike

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1619017455648776193

RT @hcpunion@twitter.com

This wouldn't be possible without the support of the book community! What an amazing community we are. Let's finish this together! #hcponstrike

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1618612897231564803

“This means our pressure campaign is working. The strike will continue until we reach a fair contract agreement. Please continue to hold the line.”

#HCPOnStrike #Unionize #Solidarity

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/91377-harpercollins-harperunion-move-to-solve-labor-dispute-with-independent-mediator.html

RT @hcpunion@twitter.com

HarperCollins has agreed to enter mediation with our union. We are hopeful the company will use this opportunity to settle fairly and reset our relationship. #hcponstrike

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hcpunion/status/1618610435762311170