HarperCollins India

A leading publishing house in India known for a wide range of publications, including fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and more. It plays a significant role in the Indian literary scene, publishing various acclaimed authors and works.

CCI Score

10.79

-0.05% May 31

Latest Event

HarperCollins Defends Free Speech Against Censorship

HarperCollins India issued a public statement opposing censorship, emphasizing that banning books restricts underrepresented voices and undermines diversity in literature.

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SABOTEUR

HarperCollins India is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

OCT

01

2023

HarperCollins Defends Free Speech Against Censorship
63.86

HarperCollins India issued a public statement opposing censorship, emphasizing that banning books restricts underrepresented voices and undermines diversity in literature.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

May 6

HarperCollins India's public stance against censorship reflects a strong commitment to free speech and the protection of underrepresented voices. Such a declaration counters authoritarian impulses that often seek to silence dissenting opinions.

HarperCollins Stands Against Censorship
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

May 6

By leveraging its influential position in the media landscape, HarperCollins reinforces its commitment to promoting diversity and resisting authoritarian attempts to silence marginalized narratives. This stance bolsters free speech and democratic values.

HarperCollins Stands Against Censorship
SEP

29

2023

HarperCollins Faces Labor Strike Over Wages and Diversity Concerns
-42.29

Approximately 250 HarperCollins employees, represented by Local 2110 of the United Auto Workers, staged a strike in New York to protest low wages, insufficient benefits, and a lack of robust diversity policies. The union, which has previously struck for a day last summer, plans to continue indefinitely until a new contract is reached. The strike highlights ongoing labor disputes and criticisms of the company's handling of worker rights and diversity initiatives.
-50

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

May 6

The union strike reflects severe lapses in ensuring fair wages, adequate benefits, and a commitment to diversity, which are essential elements of ethical labor practices. This labor action exposes deeper structural issues within the company's management of worker rights, aligning with broader concerns about corporate complicity in undermining workers' interests.

HarperCollins union begins strike, citing wages, diversity