‘Everything came alive again’: Berkeley bookstores celebrate Independent Bookstore Day
Gavin Sagastume/Staff
Saturday marked a joyous occasion for many of Berkeley’s independent bookstores – the celebration of Independent Bookstore Day.
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‘Delighted and very hopeful’: Moe’s Books workers ratify union contract
Moe’s Books workers voted to ratify its first union contract on Tuesday, securing wage raises and additional COVID-19 safety measures, in what union steward Owen Hill described as a “good, solid contract.”
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‘We can read you like a book’: Moe’s Books workers unionize, rally
On Saturday afternoon, about 100 supporters gathered at the intersection of Telegraph Avenue and Haste Street to celebrate the unionization of Moe’s Books.
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Berkeley bookstores adjust business models amid COVID-19 pandemic
Berkeley bookstores are adjusting to COVID-19 by changing their hours, crowdfunding and using personal protective equipment, or PPE.
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Moe’s Books starts GoFundMe campaign to cover losses during closure
Moe’s Books owner Doris Moskowitz started a GoFundMe campaign Friday to help cover revenue lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
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‘Move quickly and provide relief’: State, local governments try to ease pressure on small businesses
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has led to both the state and local governments trying to relieve economic pressure off of businesses. California State Treasurer Fiona Ma released updated statements regarding state assistance to small businesses.
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Staples Shattuck Avenue location closes amid online shopping trend
Staples is one of many businesses in Berkeley to have closed in the past months because of a larger movement away from retail.
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‘Online rules everything’: Internet, operating costs force Berkeley retail businesses to adapt
Overall retail usage in Berkeley’s commercial districts has declined from 44.8 percent to 39.4 percent in just three years, according to the city’s Office of Economic Development.
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Preserving the pages: Why Berkeley’s independent bookstores are thriving
Despite the rising influence of corporate businesses, Berkeley remains a vibrant place of rich culture and history — a place with character encapsulated by the still-flourishing independent bookstore scene.
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Berkeley businesses participate in National Day of Action strike
Local businesses closed their doors Friday for the National Day of Action — a general strike against President Donald Trump’s administration.
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