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Hearst Magazines Union Ratifies New Contract with 98% Approval

2/23/2026

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The Hearst Magazines union ratified a three-year contract with 98% approval from the 410-member unit.
The contract runs through April 29, 2029, with annual raises of 2%–3% retroactive to January 1, 2026, and minimum salaries rising 11.8% to $62,400.
Severance protections and 401(k) benefits are enhanced.

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The Hearst Magazines union ratified a three-year contract with 98% approval from the 410-member unit.
The contract runs through April 29, 2029, with annual raises of 2%–3% retroactive to January 1, 2026, and minimum salaries rising 11.8% to $62,400.
Severance protections and 401(k) benefits are enhanced.