aztecladyFeb 1, 2023

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
#HarperCollins #HarperCollinsStrike

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

HarperCollins Union on strike since 11/10/22 on Twitter

“"We haven't been striking for a meeting; we've been striking for a fair contract." –@laurzard 🔥 Today marks the start of mediation—we hope Harper is showing up ready to work, because we certainly are! 🧵 #hcponstrike”

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aztecladyJan 31, 2023

Harper Collins Union (on twitter):
"Can someone tell us what sense it makes to make a deal with someone who is banning books when we are in the business of selling books ??"

#DeathSantis #Fascism #HarperCollins #HarperCollinsStrike
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/91041-book-deals-week-of-december-5-2022.html

Book Deals: Week of December 5, 2022

Broadside buys a memoir from Florida governor Ron DeSantis, NBC News reporter Char Adams sells a book on Black-owned bookstores to Tiny Reparations, and more.

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carol oJan 24, 2023

the HarperCollins strike was mentioned on one of my usual podcasts today, which reminded me that I've been meaning to support them! looks like you can now support the strike fund online: https://givebutter.com/HCPstrike

#HarperCollinsStrike

HarperCollins Union Strike Hardship Fund

Strike hardship fund to support members of Local 2110 UAW on strike at HarperCollins Publishers

Local 2110 UAW
Rebecca HeismanJan 18, 2023
So Slate published a whole essay yesterday about a debut HarperCollins author's conflicted feelings about launching their book amidst the HarperCollins strike, and yep, it pretty much sums up my own feelings on the topic. https://slate.com/culture/2023/01/harpercollins-strike-book-publishing-vintage-contemporaries.html #HarperCollins #HarperCollinsUnion #HarperCollinsStrike #bookstodon
My First Novel Publishes Today. Like Many Authors This Winter, I Feel Deeply Conflicted About It.

What do I owe the young striking employees of HarperCollins?

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Vicki Jan 12, 2023

I just donated to the HarperCollins Union strike fund.

I think I found this from a post on Mastodon earlier today, but I can't find it to boost. Sorry about the ridiculous URL, it's what I saved it and has the donation information.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQuxNuBWzZTYM0QIYio9rhX0h1O55c9jSAKQILS5SRN_ysabOiPMF3K6Q4qzl0qZbd4r0sNVYXMK9E-/pub

They would like checks rather than electronic payment. Once in a while I still use my checkbook.

#strike #StrikeFund #HarperCollinsStrike #solidarity #checks

HarperCollins Union Solidarity Fund 2.0

HarperCollins Union Solidarity Fund We acknowledge that forgoing pay to strike is a sacrifice. We believe that anyone who participates in the strike should be able to do so regardless of their financial situation. We are fundraising for all our striking members to receive financial support if the...

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