These famous authors are expressing solidarity with the striking HarperCollins workers.

As you may have seen on Book Twitter today, the unionized workers of HarperCollins are striking to secure a fair contract, livable wages, and a more equitable publishing industry. Some 250 employees—across the editorial, publicity, sales, marketing, legal and design departments—agreed to go on an indefinite strike after negotiations with the company stalled. As reported […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 16:34:27 UTC ]
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Nearly half of all book reviews in Australia in 2018 were of works by female authors

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David Cameron publication day: Former PM hits campaign trail as HarperCollins hails pre-order success

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Viking strikes two-book deal with Nina Stibbe

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HarperCollins Children’s Books pre-empts Gibbons debut in major three-book deal

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