The editorial staff of Harper’s Magazine, union members of UAW Local 2110, held a one-day strike to protest the Magazine’s contract offer.
Workers unionized in 2024 and have been trying to negotiate a contract for almost two years.
Workers cite low wages as a primary cause of the dispute. The entry level editorial position for an Assistant Editor pays just $45,000 per year, well below the $71,000 that City Hall’s recent report on the True Cost of Living estimates as the amount necessary for a single adult to afford to live in New York City.
On July 2, staff of the Magazine sent a letter to Management representatives urging them to revise their offer. The Magazine has argued that increases in minimum salaries must be paid for by workers giving up their employer-paid health insurance. Follow the union on Instagram for updates!
