More than 150 agents back striking HarperCollins workers
NEW YORK –
More than 150 literary brokers, whose shoppers embody Danielle Jackson, V.E. Schwab and L.A. Chandlar, have signed an open letter to HarperCollins vowing to “omit” the writer from upcoming e book submissions till it reaches an settlement with placing workers.
Around 250 entry- and mid-level employees members, from publicists to editorial assistants, have been on strike since Nov. 10, with the 2 sides differing over wages, workforce range and different points which have turn out to be more and more distinguished throughout the business. No new talks are scheduled.
“While many consider publishing to be a labour of love, we agents know how quickly that labour can lead to burnout, tension, missed opportunities for advancement, and mistakes,” the letter reads partially.
“This generation of rising publishing professionals must contend with student loan debt, the rising cost of living, and the barriers inherent in working long hours without adequate compensation. These employees, many of whom bring with them the diverse viewpoints our industry lacks, have been essential to the production of the books we are so proud of.”
Agents endorsing the letter come from Janklow & Nesbit Associates, Aevitas Creative Management, Root Literary and different corporations. The letter was organized by Chelsea Hensley of the KT Literary Agency, who famous that the hassle comes throughout a historically gradual time of yr for deal making.
“I wanted them (HarperCollins) to know that even if they don’t think they’re seeing the effects of the strike now, they’ll definitely be seeing it come January, which is when agents will have the most new projects to share,” Hensley advised The Associated Press.
HarperCollins is the one main New York writer with a union; placing workers are members of Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers. A spokesperson for the writer didn’t instantly return a message searching for remark.
“HarperCollins has agreed to a number of proposals that the United Auto Workers Union is seeking to include in a new contract,” in response to a press release launched Monday by the writer. We are disenchanted an settlement has not been reached and can proceed to barter in good religion.”
