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AG James Targets Condé Nast Over Union-Busting Firings

11/15/2025

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New York Attorney General Letitia James threatened legal action against Condé Nast after four employees were fired for confronting HR Chief Stan Duncan about layoffs at WIRED and Teen Vogue.
The NewsGuild of New York condemned the firings as illegal, union-busting tactics.
James, speaking at a rally, urged workers’ rights and said Condé Nast violated labor protections.
Condé Nast defended the terminations as lawful, citing disruptions caused by the employees.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James threatened legal action against Condé Nast after four employees were fired for confronting HR Chief Stan Duncan about layoffs at WIRED and Teen Vogue.
The NewsGuild of New York condemned the firings as illegal, union-busting tactics.
James, speaking at a rally, urged workers’ rights and said Condé Nast violated labor protections.
Condé Nast defended the terminations as lawful, citing disruptions caused by the employees.