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HarperCollins Union Members Approve New Labor Agreement

publication · 2026-03-23

The union representing employees at HarperCollins has officially ratified a new contract. This publisher is notable as the only major U.S. publishing house with unionized workers, maintaining this status for more than eight decades. The agreement was reached without requiring a work stoppage. While specific financial details weren't disclosed, reports indicate the contract establishes competitive entry-level compensation within the industry.

Key facts

  • HarperCollins union members ratified a new contract
  • HarperCollins is the only major U.S. publisher with a union
  • The union has existed for over 80 years
  • The agreement was reached without a strike
  • The contract includes competitive starting salaries in publishing

Entities

Institutions

  • HarperCollins

Locations

  • United States

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