Hearst Magazines Staff Ratify 3-Year Contract With 98% Approval

Overview

• The WGA East–represented unit approved the second collective bargaining agreement covering staff at 29 Hearst Magazines titles.
• The 410-member unit ratified the deal with 98% support after walkouts on Feb. 3 and a strike deadline set for Feb. 13.
• Annual wage increases of 2%–3% are included, with 2026 raises applied retroactively to Jan. 1, 2026.
• The lowest-tier salary floor rises 11.8% to $62,400 in every location, alongside improved severance and a 100% match on the first 3% of 401(k) contributions.
• The contract runs through April 29, 2029, and union leaders say they will continue to push for AI safeguards, remote-work flexibility, and higher pay.