Image Comics Moves to Hold Union Vote

Image Comics has declined a request by union organizers to voluntarily recognize Comic Book Workers United, an effort to unionize the independent comics publisher, and has moved to hold a vote to determine whether the CBWU will represent eligible Image staff. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Library Association's New Comics Initiatives

The ALA’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable is rolling out new initiatives geared toward serving and supporting librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Flagship Store in NYC Unionizes

The third Barnes & Noble store to unionize, the bookstore workers voted 97% in favor of joining the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, citing safety issues, substandard pay and lack of workplace structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fieldstone Publishing Moves to Correct Racial Injustice

After cutting ties with Audubon name, the publishing company plans to donate proceeds from its field guides to National African American Reparation Commission. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Workers at Third B&N Store File for Union Election

Barnes & Noble workers at the Park Slope, Brooklyn, store filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board on May 25, making them the third B&N store to do so in less than two months. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'American Born Chinese' began as a photocopied comic. For its creator, the journey has been 'surreal'

Gene Luen Yang's award-winning graphic novel started as a self-published comic. Now it's a Disney+ series featuring Oscar-winning actors Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-24 19:26:40 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Comics and Graphic Novels Day in Photos

A who's who of comics writers and graphic novelists—and a surprising number of hip hop legends—joined the U.S. Book Show on May 23 to discuss this year's most exciting forthcoming books in the comics format. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After layoffs and an AI scandal, CNET's staff is unionizing

CNET, the venerable tech site which began publication nearly 30 years ago, has become the latest digital media company whose staff have chosen to band together and demand more. The CNET Media Worker's Union (CMWU) today sent a letter to Red Ventures, the private equity concern which purchased... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-16 16:13:18 UTC ]
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With Russia at war, fascism has taken hold of its young people, Canadian researcher finds

While his assessment has its detractors, Canadian author and Russia expert Ian Garner believes fascist views now permeate Russia's young people to such a degree that the chances of a lasting peace following the war in Ukraine are remote. ... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-05-15 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Rutgers University's Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Unionize

The workers at B&N College Booksellers at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., have voted unanimously to unionize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What happened to all the war vet novelists? They've moved on, and so have we

Kevin Powers was among the best in a wave of novelists on Iraq and Afghanistan. His new thriller, "A Line in the Sand," signals their slow fade from relevance. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-12 13:00:10 UTC ]
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Woodward, S&S Will Move to Dismiss Amended Lawsuit Over 'Trump Tapes' Audiobook

While a new briefing schedule has yet to be set, lawyers for Woodward and S&S insist that the Trump interviews as issue were given in his capacity as president, thus barring Trump from owning a copyright interest in them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Teachers Union Protests Outside Literacy Partners Gala in New York City

The Movement of Rank and File Educators turned up to the event on May 1 to protest cuts to public resources spearheaded by Mayor Eric Adams, who was being honored with Literacy Partners' Champion of Literacy Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Workers at B&N Flagship Store in NYC Launch Union Drive

Workers at the Barnes & Noble flagship store in New York City's Union Square filed on Friday for a union election with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. It is the second union drive started by B&N workers in the past month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackstone and Valiant Announce Inaugural Novels Based on Comics Content

Blackstone Publishing and Valiant Entertainment announced four inaugural titles featuring novelizations of comics characters. The first books are due out in early 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BuzzFeed News to be shuttered in corporate cost cutting move

Pulitzer Prize winning digital media outlet BuzzFeed News is being shut down as part of a cost-cutting drive by its corporate parent that's shedding about 15% of its entire staff Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-04-20 23:02:36 UTC ]
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BBC releases first images of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson in Doctor Who

Pair who play Doctor and companion don 60s-style outfits in photos from upcoming seriesThe first images of Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson travelling back to the 1960s in Doctor Who have been released by the BBC.Gatwa, a star of Sex Education, will play the Doctor, with Gibson, a Coronation Street... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-20 17:52:11 UTC ]
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Comixology’s Marvel Comics app is shutting down in June

Marvel announced today that its Comixology-operated Marvel Comics app is shutting down this June. Fortunately, comic fans who bought issues in the app can access them in the company’s self-operated Marvel Unlimited app. The shutdown comes several months after layoffs at Amazon (Comixology’s... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-19 18:50:06 UTC ]
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A Little of Everything: 8 Comic Book Anthologies

Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-14 10:32:00 UTC ]
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ComiXology Veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher Launch Comic Book Publishing Company

DSTLRY will focus on premium comics and collectibles with a resellable digital marketplace that "redefines" the creator-owned business structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Comic Book Publisher Sees Creators as Partners, and Stockholders

DSTLRY hopes to improve the treatment of creators in the industry by offering an opportunity to reap the benefits of their characters and content. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-13 16:26:24 UTC ]
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