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Hachette Staff Vote 388-130 to Form Largest Publishing Union

7/8/2026

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Hachette Group employees voted 388-130 to unionize with Washington-Baltimore News Guild, forming the largest U.S. trade-publishing union.
The coalition, representing about 600 U.S. and Canadian staff, will seek higher pay, capped hours and better benefits, noting the NYC entry salary of $52,500 is below the $65,500 benchmark.
CEO David Shelley said he will respect the vote, bargain in good faith, and that members will soon elect leadership and begin bargaining.

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Hachette Group employees voted 388-130 to unionize with Washington-Baltimore News Guild, forming the largest U.S. trade-publishing union.
The coalition, representing about 600 U.S. and Canadian staff, will seek higher pay, capped hours and better benefits, noting the NYC entry salary of $52,500 is below the $65,500 benchmark.
CEO David Shelley said he will respect the vote, bargain in good faith, and that members will soon elect leadership and begin bargaining.