As voting begins this week, we're discussing transparency. We're the workers who make the press run, and we should also have a say in policies that directly impact our work and our lives.
"People think... you must ‘pick a cause.’ But this is a myth. It is the illusion of a monstrous future that wants to swallow you whole."
Read Mike Corrao on @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social's unionization campaign.
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Mike Corrao writes about the unionization campaign at University of Chicago Press.
We’re burned out. This week, we’re looking at the cyclical problems that are causing staff burnout.
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Workers should have a voice in how their workplace operates and in the policies that directly affect them, from compensation to career advancement to remote work arrangements. UCP Workers Guild is fighting for a seat at the table to make the press a more transparent, democratic, and fair workplace.
We believe integrity is key in our workplace. This week, we’re looking at what that means for how we treat our staff.
Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, unions benefit managers too. Employee management is a pain point for managers and staff alike; moving employee relations to the forefront makes the press a better place for employees of all levels to work.
We believe that we, the people who make sales, manage journals, handle contracts, design books, support authors/clients, keep editorial standards high, secure publicity for publications, staff exhibits, and more should be informed about how our business works and included in discussions.
Hear from a few of our members about why we’re unionizing and what unionizing means to them!
Support so nice, some get to vote twice! The university tried to divide us by imposing arbitrary and absurd classifications on our unit. But we are bound together, and stronger together. Vote YES!
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While a letter workers received from management this week states that the press is not anti-union, it goes on to outline anti-union talking points and to advocate for a union-free future at the press. But we're looking forward to our election and to winning our union!
