An overwhelming majority of workers at Catapult Book Group have voted to form a union with UAW Local 2110.
Under the name Catapult Workers Collective, the bargaining unit covers editorial, design, marketing, publicity, production, operations and rights workers at the publishing company. Staff cited concerns around job security, wages and leadership transparency as core motivators for organizing.
“The goal of our union is to protect the wages and benefits of our workplace, to affirm the dignity and value of our labor, and to advance just and sustainable practices in our industry,” Catapult Workers Collective said in a statement posted to social media. “We're immensely proud of what we do, but little is guaranteed for employees without a union. A fair contract will empower us to continue the meaningful work of supporting our beloved authors and engaging with the literary community for years to come.”
AFL-CIO Daily Brief