UCP Workers Guild
@ucpworkersguild.bsky.social
Representing workers at the University of Chicago Press, as TNG-CWA Local 34071, a unit of the Chicago News Guild. Bound together in our effort for a more equitable workplace.
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We’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.
And finally, meet our bargaining lead, Tamara (she/her)! 👋
September 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
And finally, meet our bargaining lead, Tamara (she/her)! 👋
Meet Sierra (she/her), our second unit co-chair! 👋
September 24, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Meet Sierra (she/her), our second unit co-chair! 👋
This week, meet our unit co-chairs. So hi to Rosemary (she/her)! 👋
September 23, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This week, meet our unit co-chairs. So hi to Rosemary (she/her)! 👋
Next up, meet co-chief steward Owen Cook (he/him)! 👋
September 21, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Next up, meet co-chief steward Owen Cook (he/him)! 👋
Next up, meet our co-chief stewards! First, Matt Lang (he/him)! 👋
September 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Next up, meet our co-chief stewards! First, Matt Lang (he/him)! 👋
Meet our unit recording secretary, Livv Reece (she/her)! 👋
September 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Meet our unit recording secretary, Livv Reece (she/her)! 👋
Meet our unit leaders! 👋 We’ll be introducing unit leadership over the next few weeks. First up: Adrienne Meyers (she/her), secretary for communications!
September 17, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Meet our unit leaders! 👋 We’ll be introducing unit leadership over the next few weeks. First up: Adrienne Meyers (she/her), secretary for communications!
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🚨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...
University of Chicago Press workers overwhelming vote to unionize | The NewsGuild - TNG-CWA
newsguild.org
July 8, 2026 at 5:16 PM
🚨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...
🚨 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!
July 8, 2026 at 4:17 PM
🚨 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!
We 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! ✊
July 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM
We 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! ✊
We have the power 🩵✊❤️
June 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
We have the power 🩵✊❤️
One 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.
June 17, 2026 at 2:05 PM
One 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.
Everyone 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.
June 15, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Everyone 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.
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.
June 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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 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.
June 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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.
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.
June 8, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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.
We believe integrity is key in our workplace. This week, we’re looking at what that means for how we treat our staff.
June 1, 2026 at 1:57 PM
We believe integrity is key in our workplace. This week, we’re looking at what that means for how we treat our staff.
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!
May 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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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"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...
Read Mike Corrao on @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social's unionization campaign.
chireviewofbooks.com/2026/05/29/t...
The Future Churns Slowly - Chicago Review of Books
Mike Corrao writes about the unionization campaign at University of Chicago Press.
chireviewofbooks.com
May 29, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"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...
Read Mike Corrao on @ucpworkersguild.bsky.social's unionization campaign.
chireviewofbooks.com/2026/05/29/t...
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!
May 29, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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!
Hear from a few of our members about why we’re unionizing and what unionizing means to them!
May 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Hear from a few of our members about why we’re unionizing and what unionizing means to them!
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.
May 27, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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’re burned out. This week, we’re looking at the cyclical problems that are causing staff burnout.
May 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We’re burned out. This week, we’re looking at the cyclical problems that are causing staff burnout.
ATTN 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.
May 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
ATTN 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.
Read more about our upcoming election at chicagomaroon.com/52526/news/u...
UChicago Press Workers Set to Hold Union Election
The 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.
chicagomaroon.com
May 21, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Read more about our upcoming election at chicagomaroon.com/52526/news/u...