#libraryunions — Public Fediverse posts

Leaders of New York City's three library systems have for months warned that if budget cuts instituted last year and funding reductions that together total nearly $60 million included in Mayor Eric Adams' executive budget are enacted, Saturday service across the five boroughs' 219 branches could be eliminated

🔗 https://thechiefleader.com/stories/city-libraries-face-prospect-of-5-day-weeks,52374

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A year after forming their union, Newberry Library employees have won their first contract, which includes:
• 15% increase in pay and a ratification bonus
• freeze of employee costs for health care
• doubling of parental leave
• bilingual pay
• continuing education funding
• grievance procedure and quarterly labor-management meetings

🔗 https://www.afscme.org/blog/newberry-library-employees-win-first-contract-a-year-after-forming-a-union

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