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The Literary employees comment on sale, unionization
Staff at The Literary voted 13–4 to unionize with the RWDSU, and shortly after the owner sold the downtown Champaign cafe bookshop to local restaurateurs. The n
By By Avery Paterson and Sophia Vasilakopoulos · 2026-09-04T09:01:54.514Z
Staff at The Literary voted 13–4 to unionize with the RWDSU, and shortly after the owner sold the downtown Champaign cafe bookshop to local restaurateurs. The new owners have signaled support for the union. This matters for local labor rights, workplace conditions and community spaces; continue for details on the sale timing, staff reactions and next steps in bargaining.
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