Big trouble is brewing right before the big fancy Met Gala party! The union representing employees of Vogue and other Condé Nast publications signals readiness to walk off the job on Monday, 6 May, 2024.
The people working for these magazines have been trying to get better deals for over a year now. They want to make sure they can’t be fired for no reason, and they want to stop some of their friends from losing their jobs. The group comprises about 540 people, who are part of this union.
Apart from advocating for a just cause as the basis for employee termination, the union organisers are vehemently opposed to layoffs proposed in November, which they claim would impact 17 per cent of union members, that is, nearly 100 employees.
The potential strike, less than 24 hours before the star-studded event, poses a significant challenge for the magazine’s editor- in-chief, Anna Wintour, and could disrupt one of the fashion industry’s most anticipated nights of the year.
Last week, the union had a big rally, and they’ve been putting up signs in the neighborhood of Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief. They’re really hoping to get everyone’s attention, even the celebrities who were supposed to come to the party.
As of Sunday evening, a resolution to the contract standoff had not been achieved. However, a spokeswoman for the NewsGuild of New York, expressed hopefulness regarding ongoing negotiations but affirmed the union’s readiness to take action if necessary.
It is hoped that a deal would be struck in time for the Met Gala.
