Libraries work because library workers do. This #LaborDay, we're shouting out all library workers for their extraordinary service as they face an unprecedented level of harassment, threats of violence, and challenges to their expertise.
ALA offices are closed in observance.
Do you guys ever think about the fact that the Pentagon spends over $2,000,000,000 a day on weapons and war but the minimum wage has been $7.25 for 14 years?
There was a time that unions pushed for a 5-day, 40-hour work week and people thought it was radical.
Now it’s standard.
The 4-day, 32-hour work week is not radical, it’s rational.
Rest is a human right.
Fran Drescher, President of SAG-AFTRA, in her stunning strike announcement: “If we don’t stand tall right now, we are all going to be in jeopardy of being replaced by machines.”
Young readers in Mississippi now losing access to ALL books via Overdrive & Libby due to book banners. This is absolutely devastating for kids who don't live near physical libraries. https://t.co/EL2rp3hwRQ
"It is shameful that legislators would allow the children of #Mississippi to go without library or e-book access to solve a problem that does not exist," says @jonfreadom as new MS bill leads some libraries to raise minimum age for a library card to 18 https://t.co/RW7LadpgKE
Today marked a significant milestone as HB 2789 was officially signed into law. @GovPritzker and @ILSecOfState, thank you for your steadfast support of #libraries!
Happy #Pride! We support the LGBTQIA+ community in our continued fight to ensure we’re respected, protected, and paid on the job and in our communities #PrideMonth 🏳️🌈
Equity! Another of Skokie United's major demands for Library Administrators.
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We want to ensure equity and inclusion for union-eligible staff. There needs to be more accountability and understanding from library administration.
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