Jessica Humphries (she/her)

Urban Black Indigenous Mixie | Femme| Librarian | Mama

[Khelsilem @Khelsilem]

Indigenous Rights include our rights to use our languages.

BC needs to immediately to allow for the full enjoyment of our rights, including very simple process like naming our children in our languages.
https://t.co/ZtJvFzzO93

[Stephanie Smith 🇨🇦 @steph_smith303]

Solidarity! As a librarian might say- “c’mon employer- a fair deal is way #OVERDUE” 😜 #bclab @bcgeu ✊🏻

[IFLA Section Indigenous Matters @ifla_im]

Get this book and read the chapter. The Collector and the Collected - decolonisation area studies librarianship. #indigenous #indigenouslibrarianship #indigenousmatters #iflaindigenousmatters

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

@atrumbled When I worked in CR we use to regularly have someone call the library to ask what time it was?

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

Solidarity boost, indeed! President
@steph_smith303 + BCGEU Public Service Bargaining Committee members joined @VI_Library workers today on the picket line in Sidney. If no offer is received soon, rotating pickets will evolve to system-wide strike. #respectvirllibrarians

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

The worst part of navigating job action right now is the misinformation @VI_Library continues to put out in media releases. At our core libraries provide people w/ access 2 the info nation they need to work, learn, govern & should ensure reliability. It hurts my heart to see this

[Jen Seper @jennyseper]

@JoMLord @bcgeu @paulgfinch @CUPE401 @ILWUCanada Thank you @paulgfinch! Always to good to see you!

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

If your in the area please join our librarians at the @VI_Library Sidney/ North Saanich Branch. We need as much support as we can get.

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

BCGEU librarians will get a boost tomorrow on the picket line from President @steph_smith303 and members of our Public Service Bargaining Committee! Full media advisory here: https://t.co/2vSrFWn7jd #respectVIRLlibrarians

[Jen Seper @jennyseper]

Picket lines @VI_Library Chemainus Branch. #respectvirllibrarians

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

UPDATE: BCGEU librarians have still not heard from @VI_Library with an offer towards a fair and respectful collective agreement. Picket lines will continue today at Chemainus branch. Learn more at https://t.co/BxHaSft3a3 #respectvirllibrarians

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

River’s first @bcgeu picket line #respectVIRLlibrarians

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

In honour of #fbf, we're bringing out this 1955 article about @VI_library. The need for fair wages for VIRL librarians has been a concern for over 60 years now! Learn more about the current day fight for fair wages: https://t.co/vivz1GGvsN #respectVIRLlibrarians

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

@bcgeu looks at the stats as of Jan 1 2020 of 11 library systems for Counterpart work @VI_Library (35.04) @gvpl ($44.33) @VPL ($39.56) and @ReadLearnPlay Fraser Valley ($37.88).” https://t.co/tvtN5GTbBf

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

BCGEU librarians working for @VI_Library are on the picket line in Duncan TODAY to get their employer to make a serious offer. Tell your local VIRL board trustee to encourage the employer back to the table. Use this letter: https://t.co/pyck2375cJ #respectVIRLlibrarians

[crafty librarian 📚 🇨🇦🌷🐑🧶 @wildcraftedwool]

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! It's time to #BreakTheBias and pay female dominated professionals what we deserve. #payequity means valuing our work with more than empty words. #respectvirllibrarians @steph_smith303 @canlesbrarian @leebrarianist @jennyseper

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

We have yet to get a fair deal so rotating strikes start tomorrow. Please go out and support our librarians, share photos, stories and connect with your local trustees. #respectVIRLlibrarians

[Jen Seper @jennyseper]

Picket lines tomorrow! Still waiting for a fair deal. #respectvirllibrarians @bcgeu

[CRCD Labour Council @crcdlc]

@bcgeu @VI_Library CRCDLC Stand in Solidarity with the BCGEU members working @VI_Library.✊
It’s time for these politicians to recognize the hard work of their employees not to mention the added stress in the workplace from covid. They deserve a fair contract Now!

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

MEDIA RELEASE: “Unless the employer comes back with a serious offer, pickets will be up at @VI_Library branches starting Wednesday, March 9." https://t.co/OmsVyFJhMt Find the latest on #respectVIRLlibrarians at https://t.co/8Dp42dWg5j

[Jessica Humphries (she/her) @jdh_lib]

I work with some amazing colleagues ❤️

[BCGEU @bcgeu]

As the end of their 72-hour strike notice approaches, BCGEU members working at Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) are calling on the @VI_Library board to prevent branch closures and to provide a fair and respectful offer. Full media release here: https://t.co/lXBOayFWM6

[VI_Library @VI_Library]

#DYK we have thermal imaging cameras? Thanks @MagazineTrio for featuring the cameras in your latest issue!

👉Find the story at: https://t.co/tyLwQnL3He
👉Borrow a camera: https://t.co/j6J1UyRbop

📷Ali Roddam/Trio Magazine

#VIRL #libraries @CVRecord @BlackPressMedia