AHOY. I’m again from tour, and I’m reminded from stated tour that bookstores and bookstore staff are the very best —
And so, whereas on tour, I used to be contacted by some very tremendous folks at Half Worth Books, which is the biggest family-owned bookstore chain in America. These staff went to the bargaining desk and had been instructed that the corporate may afford to pay them higher — however received’t.
The corporate says {that a} one p.c yearly elevate is ample, and it’s plainly, clearly not. (Anyone heard of inflation? Price of residing?) All people deserves to make a residing wage, and that ‘all people’ means ‘all people’ — together with bookstore staff like these at Half Worth Books. Bookstore staff are bibliowizards who share the love of books routinely, and who assist our bookish ecosystem not merely survive, however thrive.
Half Worth Books: it’s essential to pay your staff what they’re price, please and thanks. The employees will thanks. Authors will thanks.
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