<ul><li>Three Barnes & Noble stores in New York have ratified union contracts, marking the first union contracts for Barnes & Noble workers.</li><li>The contracts include higher wages, union healthcare coverage, and safety measures such as back braces, wrist guards, and anti-slip mats.</li><li>Workers will also have access to paid auto transport, a safety committee, and de-escalation training.</li><li>The Retail Worker Safety Act was highlighted, which requires violence prevention plans, training, and silent response buttons.</li></ul>

Anti-slip mats, late-night safety among Barnes & Noble union contract requirements

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