In November, unionized workers at HarperCollins Publishers went on strike demanding wage increases and more diversity in the workforce. Recently, the publishing company and union came to a tentative agreement that will cease the three-month long work stoppage. If ratified by union members, the new deal will increase minimum salaries across all employment levels. HarperCollins Publishers has been struggling financially post-pandemic, as spending on books has declined and logistical issues with Amazon has reduced inventory levels of novels.
See "Tentative labor agreement made between HarperCollins Publishers and unionized employees, bringing an end to three-month strike", Jeffery A. Trachtenberg, Wall Street Journal, February 10, 2023