Collective leverage across the literary trade

Contract transparency and enforcement

Equipping freelancers and press staff with standardized rider templates, indemnification guardrails, and direct legal representation against predatory non-competes.

Regional compensation indexes

Publishing verified pay rates across independent bookstores, university presses, and commercial houses to eliminate wage secrecy and establish living-wage baselines.

Shop floor and remote protections

Establishing enforceable grievance procedures, remote ergonomic standards, and robust protection against harassment and burnout across warehouses and editorial offices.

Technical mentorship and training

Preserving specialized craft knowledge through peer-led apprenticeship networks, open skills exchanges, and shop-floor organizing circles.

Clinics and organizing circles

Monthly Contract Clinic

Small-Press Organizing Circles

Bring your current freelance agreements, subsidiary rights riders, or staff offer letters for direct line-by-line review with experienced labor advocates and volunteer attorneys.

Peer-led cohorts for editorial and production staff building internal solidarity committees and negotiating first collective bargaining agreements.

Access standard rider templates and regional wage data

Download our open-source contract clauses and salary benchmark tables to begin organizing your workplace.