UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 29/09/2026And finally, meet our bargaining lead, Tamara (she/her)! 👋 020
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Meet Sierra (she/her), our second unit co-chair! 👋 020
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 23/09/2026This week, meet our unit co-chairs. So hi to Rosemary (she/her)! 👋 041
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Next up, meet co-chief steward Owen Cook (he/him)! 👋 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Next up, meet our co-chief stewards! First, Matt Lang (he/him)! 👋 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Meet our unit recording secretary, Livv Reece (she/her)! 👋 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Meet our unit leaders! 👋 We’ll be introducing unit leadership over the next few weeks. First up: Adrienne Meyers (she/her), secretary for communications! 021
Reposted by UCP Workers GuildThe NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 08/07/2026🚨BREAKING🚨 Workers at the University of Chicago Press voted a whopping 89% in favor of unionizing with @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social a day after workers at Hachette Book Group voted to unionize. @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social newsguild.org/university-o...newsguild.orgUniversity of Chicago Press workers overwhelming vote to unionize | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA 13815
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 08/07/2026🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 We did it! Workers, keep an eye out for more information headed your way soon! To all our supporters here and in person, THANK YOU! Bound together, solidarity forever! 13210
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 06/07/2026We know we're a bit nerdy, so let's take a look at how votes will be counted this week! Only two days to go! ✊ 011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 17/06/2026One step forward, two steps back. Management wants us to think our annual increases are reflect our hard work and dedication. So why do we end up further behind each year we work at the press? We deserve raise schedules that we can rely on and compensation packages that remain fair in the long term. 011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Everyone has different dreams for the future, but we all have them. This week, we’re looking at how a union can help us protect those dreams. 052
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Workers 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. 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 09/06/2026We 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. 052
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 08/06/2026As 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. 063
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 01/06/2026We believe integrity is key in our workplace. This week, we’re looking at what that means for how we treat our staff. 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Support 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! 022
Reposted by UCP Workers GuildChicago Review of Books @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social · 29/05/2026"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. chireviewofbooks.com/2026/05/29/t...chireviewofbooks.comThe Future Churns Slowly - Chicago Review of BooksMike Corrao writes about the unionization campaign at University of Chicago Press. 065
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 29/05/2026While 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! 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Hear from a few of our members about why we’re unionizing and what unionizing means to them! 011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Just 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. 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 25/05/2026We’re burned out. This week, we’re looking at the cyclical problems that are causing staff burnout. 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 22/05/2026ATTN UCPWG members: Let’s go to the polls! Employees who work on campus must vote in person, while fully remote workers will be mailed ballots. The NLRB does not allow for absentee ballots. Not sure how you’ll be voting? Please reach out to the organizing committee immediately. 022
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Read more about our upcoming election at chicagomaroon.com/52526/news/u...chicagomaroon.comUChicago Press Workers Set to Hold Union ElectionThe University of Chicago Press chose not to voluntarily recognize a union formed by employees last week, prompting an election overseen by the National Labor Relations Board. 023
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 21/05/2026We're grateful for the support of our UCP authors! Read more messages of support at cwalocals.org/ucp-workers-... 022
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Let's talk vocational awe. In “Vocational Awe and Librarianship: The Lies We Tell Ourselves,” Fobazi Ettarh describes the concept in discussing how librarians’ love of their work is exploited, leading to precarious working conditions and burnout (www.inthelibrarywiththeleadpipe.org/2018/vocatio...). 131
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Workers often enter publishing because of a genuine love for books—and we’re asked to endure meager pay and inconsistent policies because we’re “lucky” to do what we do. But passion alone does not pay the bills, and we cannot sustain our work without improvements to our working conditions. 011
Reposted by UCP Workers GuildLenore Palladino @lenorepalladino.bsky.social · 15/05/2026as both a U of Chicago alum *and* author, I fully support the University of Chicago Press worker unionization & as someone who did a sit-in in the admin building for labor rights many moons ago, *not super surprised* they didn't voluntarily recognize the union more: cwalocals.org/ucp-workers-... 1112
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 15/05/2026The publishing industry has a history of inequality, and we know that low salaries contribute to this. Making this industry more accessible for those without generational wealth or high-earning partners, for those with health conditions, and for parents and caretakers will require equitable wages. 021
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 14/05/2026We acknowledge financial constraints, but we also know there’s more to the story. Salary increases secured by other campus unions show us there is room for improvement, and salaries of the highest paid employees reveal that the university has the ability to pay well above COL when they choose to. 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 14/05/2026While we're disappointed that the university decided not to voluntary recognize us, we're still bound together and ready to go. Let's be honest, we love voting (especially for labor rights)! 🩵✊❤️ 043
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 12/05/2026UCP’s starting pay for a FT employee is less than $40K. This doesn’t line up with Chicago's COL or its average rent and home prices. We understand the value we bring to our jobs, and we believe our wages should align with the real costs of living a comfortable life in the city where we work. 055
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 11/05/2026We’re fighting for a more equitable workplace. This week, we’re looking at what pay equity looks like for our workplace, the cost of living in Chicago, and UChicago’s budget myths. 044
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Chicago's a union town with a long history of labor activism. We launched our public campaign on the 140th anniv. of the Haymarket Affair, honoring the legacy of brave Chicagoans who took a stand to improve their conditions & those of workers across the country. Source: www.wttw.com/chicago-work.... 032
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 07/05/2026One job should be enough. Read The Chicago Maroon's piece on our union here: chicagomaroon.com/52249/news/u...chicagomaroon.comUniversity of Chicago Press Employees Unionize as UCP Workers GuildThe union is seeking voluntary recognition by Friday to begin contract negotiations. A supermajority of the 139 eligible workers have already signed union authorization cards, a union spokesperson sai... 011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 06/05/2026It truly is the summer of publishing unions! Go have a read at this article just dropped by Literary Hub: lithub.com/unions-are-h...lithub.comUnions are having a moment in publishing. Here’s why.Yesterday, workers at the University of Chicago Press announced a plan to unionize. As Publishers Weekly reported, the UCP Workers Guild would be the first union in the nonprofit publisher’s … 011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 06/05/2026There’s a lot of misinformation out there about unions and their impact on the workforce. The truth is much simpler: We, the workers of the University of Chicago Press, are the union. 0148
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Workers celebrated with @chicagonewsguild.bsky.social today, coming together stronger than ever! New swag, good food, and great coworkers standing in solidarity! ✊📚🩵 (Peep the last photo for a sneak peek of our favorite piece of swag!) 1104
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Hear from one of our members about why we’re unionizing and what unionizing means to them: 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Read more about our union in the Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/work/2026/05...chicago.suntimes.comUniversity of Chicago Press workers form unionNearly 140 employees are eligible to join the new guild at one of the country’s largest and oldest university presses. 0113
Reposted by UCP Workers GuildPublishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Less than a week after Hachette employees went public with their union drive, the UCP Workers Guild has announced it has joined the Chicago News Guild and is requesting voluntary recognition from the nonprofit publisher.buff.lyUniversity of Chicago Press Staffers Move to UnionizeLess than a week after Hachette employees went public with their union drive, the UCP Workers Guild has announced it has joined the Chicago News Guild and is requesting voluntary recognition from the... 092
Reposted by UCP Workers GuildThe NewsGuild-CWA @newsguild.org · 04/05/2026Huge news today that the incredible staff at the University of Chicago Press is unionizing with The NewsGuild! ✊ The workers @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social are joining the nationwide labor movement for a stronger publishing industry. Read the full release here: newsguild.org/university-o...newsguild.orgUniversity of Chicago Press Workers Announce Union with Chicago News Guild | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWAWorkers at the University of Chicago Press are forming a union with the Chicago News Guild, joining the nationwide movement for a stronger publishing industry. 03011
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Have you read our mission statement yet? Crafted by UCP Workers Guild members across divisions at the press, it outlines our vision for our union. Read more here about our goals for pay equity, sustainability, and transparency. And check out the full statement at cwalocals.org/ucp-workers-.... 031
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026We know we’re stronger together as we work toward a more equitable, sustainable, and transparent workplace. ✊ Please repost, share, and support our union via our Action Network campaign: actionnetwork.org/letters/were...actionnetwork.orgWe’re the UCP Workers Guild. Help our union get recognized!The University of Chicago Press produces and distributes books and journals that meet the highest standards of scholarship, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. For over 130 years, p... 01610
UCP Workers Guild @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social · 04/05/2026We’re unionizing! Workers at UCP are forming a union with the Chicago NewsGuild, TNG-CWA Local 34071, joining the nationwide movement for a stronger publishing industry. 03417