In a significant development, Condé Nast has settled a dispute with the NewsGuild of New York over the firings of four union members, known as 'the Fired Four,' who were dismissed following a confrontation with management regarding layoffs. This incident occurred on November 5, 2025, when union members confronted the chief people officer outside the company's offices at One World Trade Center. As a result of the settlement, three of the terminated employees will be allowed to resign, receiving nearly two years' pay and positive letters of recommendation. The fourth employee, Jake Lahut, was a probationary worker and is pursuing a separate unfair labor practice charge. Additionally, five suspended employees will receive backpay and have their disciplinary records cleared. Although Condé Nast did not admit fault, the union president, Susan DeCarava, framed the outcome as a victory for labor rights, emphasizing the protection of workers' rights to engage in direct collective action. The settlement reflects a shift in the company's approach to labor relations, with former employee Alma Avalle highlighting its importance for the broader labor movement.