Condé Nast and NewsGuild Reach Settlement Over Recent Firings

Condé Nast and the NewsGuild of New York have reached a settlement regarding the firings of four union members following a confrontation over layoffs and changes at Teen Vogue. On November 5, 2025, union members confronted Condé Nast's chief people officer, leading to the dismissal of Alma Avalle, Ben Dewey, Jake Lahut, and Jasper Lo the following day. The company cited violations of company policies for the firings. The settlement allows three of the four workers to resign as active employees with nearly two years' pay and positive letters of recommendation. Lahut, who was a probationary employee, received a lesser settlement and is pursuing an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board. The suspended workers will receive backpay and have their disciplinary records cleared. While neither party admitted fault, the union characterized the settlement as a victory for workers' rights. Condé Nast stated that the agreement allows all parties to move forward constructively without admitting wrongdoing. The union president emphasized the importance of protecting workers' rights to collective action.