NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 11: Anne Hathaway speaks onstage during the National Board Of Review 2024 Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on January 11, 2024 in New York City.
Sources emphasise that precautions were taken to ensure Hathaway’s actions adhered to union rules. A Page Six insider stated, “Great care was taken to make sure it didn’t violate union rules. Everything was above board.”
The Condé Nast Union, representing iconic brands such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, Teen Vogue, and GQ, expressed gratitude for Hathaway’s support during the crucial strike. On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the union conveyed their appreciation with a touch of humor, saying, “If Runway had a union, The Devil Wears Prada would’ve been 30 seconds long. Thank you, Anne Hathaway, for not crossing our picket line.”
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SAG-AFTRA, having recently concluded its own lengthy strike in November 2023, released a statement endorsing the Condé Nast workers. The union’s backing adds weight to Hathaway’s decision, emphasising the broader significance of workers uniting for fair treatment.
Unionized staff at Condé Nast walk the picket line during a 24-hour walk out amid layoff announcements, in front of the Condé Nast offices at One World Trade Center New York City on January 23, 2024. The strike comes after Condé Nast said it would lay off approximately 5% of its staff, some 300 employees.
Hathaway’s action aligns with a growing trend of celebrities aligning themselves with labor movements and social causes. In an era, where activism and awareness hold a central role, the actress’ choice to prioritise solidarity over a high-profile photoshoot sends a powerful message of support to those advocating for improved working conditions in the entertainment and media industry. Ongoing labor struggles within the industry continue to prompt influential figures to take a stand, reshaping the narrative surrounding the treatment meted out to workers in these impactful and significant sectors.
