The Communications Workers of America has gone public with news that workers at Novel Booksellers in Memphis, Tenn., have organized to form the Novel Booksellers Union (NBU-CWA). The booksellers won their union election with a clear supermajority in favor.
“We show up every day for our customers and each other,” said Gordon Pera, a Novel Booksellers worker. “We are proud of the welcoming and inclusive space we create. Unionizing is about ensuring that the people who sustain this institution are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.”
Workers organized to secure fair compensation, a voice in decisions that affect their work and livelihoods, and clear workplace protections. Booksellers say these steps are essential not only for their own stability but also for the long-term health of Novel as a community institution.
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