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Barnes & Noble workers book first contract

Agreement mandates wage hikes, layoff protections, improved safety measures

BY NATE WOLF
Posted 3/14/25

This story has been updated to correct the minimum starting pay for new booksellers and for other employees, as well as expected increases by the end of the deal.

Workers at three Barnes & Noble locations in New York City have ratified a contract with the bookstore chain on Thursday that includes codified wage increases, union health care coverage and a host of new safety measures. 

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