Two days earlier, Condé announced the near-shuttering of Teen Vogue, which entailed letting go of eight people. My termination and that of three of my coworkers were clearly retaliatory, and if Condé can get away with this-and with President Donald Trump sabotaging the National Labor Relations Board, the company appears to be betting that it can-it will send a message to unions and employers across our industry that the foundations of labor law are collapsing.
Wintour will remain in her broader roles as Condé Nast's chief content officer and global editorial director for Vogue. Despite her stepping back from daily operations, she retains influence over the brand.