WPL United

@WPLUnited

We are the workers of , organizing our union w/ . Fighting for a voice at work & stronger libraries for our community.

Worthington, Ohio
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    Jun 18

    We are the workers at . We want to build a stronger library for our patrons & a more equitable workplace. That’s why we’re forming a union w/ . Today we sent this letter to our Board of Trustees demanding voluntary recognition of our union

    Letter part 1: Dear Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees, The mission of Worthington Libraries is to connect people to a world of ideas and each other. Our commitment to our core values of service, collaboration, and innovation have never been more evident than in the past year. Many in our patron community have expressed their gratitude, saying that we have helped make this difficult and stressful time in their lives a little better. We have demonstrated that we are capable of overcoming any challenge when we work together.
    letter part 2: Now an overwhelming majority of us have agreed that it is time to make life better for our own staff community. We deserve a voice in the policies that affect us. We deserve a voice in decisions that affect the patrons we see and interact with every day. We deserve a workplace that isn’t subject to arbitrary changes in working conditions. We deserve to be respected and fairly compensated for our experience, talents, and hard work. We deserve opportunities to provide meaningful input on the direction and future of the library.
    part 3: We deserve a union. And we are forming one. Every person in this organization shares the same goal: to provide the highest level of service to all of our community. As staff, we are important members of this community. When we can feel secure and valued, we can focus more clearly on ensuring that our library system lives up to our core values and prepare for the challenges to come as we strive to fulfill our pledge to be an anti-racist organization.
    part 4: Please respect the majority decision that we have made, recognize our union and commit to not use taxpayer money to hire anti-union consultants or to engage in any actions that could be interpreted as anti-union behavior. We look forward to working collaboratively with you to strengthen our library system. Sincerely, Worthington Public Libraries United
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    Jul 1

    We stand with the library professionals of as they head to an election for their union!

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  3. Retweeted
    Jul 1

    Many workers tried to organize in response to treatment and conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizer Tara Shiman explained to AWF Union Podcast how one such organizing effort picked up community and political support and more. Listen:

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    Jul 1

    Union favorability is on the rise as more workers began organizing during the pandemic, including some library staff. Organizer Tara Shiman joined AWF Union Podcast to inform listeners about their organizing efforts and more:

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  5. Jun 30

    However, we are encouraged by the time and attention they took to listen to our concerns during the meeting and we are optimistic about their pledge to remain completely neutral. We’ll be following up with the Board to discuss details about that pledge."

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  6. Jun 30

    We are disappointed that our Board chose not to recognize our union based on the overwhelming majority support that we have already delivered to them and to the State Employment Relations Board. ...

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  7. Jun 30

    "Earlier this week, the Worthington Library Board of Trustees voted to reject voluntary recognition of our union and proceed to a union election. They also pledged to remain neutral during this process. ...

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  8. Jun 30

    Our statement on Board of Trustees decision to reject voluntarily recognition and proceed to a union election with a pledge of employer neutrality.

    Graphic with this text: Earlier this week, the Worthington Library Board of Trustees voted to reject voluntary recognition of our union and proceed to a union election. They also pledged to remain neutral during this process. We are disappointed that our Board chose not to recognize our union based on the overwhelming majority support that we have already delivered to them and to the State Employment Relations Board. However, we are encouraged by the time and attention they took to listen to our concerns during the meeting and we are optimistic about their pledge to remain completely neutral. We’ll be following up with the Board to discuss details about that pledge.
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    Jun 29
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    My mom was integral in bringing a union to her fellow public library workers and it was the best thing they could have done. 25 years going strong.

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  10. Jun 28

    Why we're organizing: “I believe in supporting my coworkers’ right to have a voice in our futures. Every voice deserves to be heard and considered regardless of their job title.” – Ashley, Circulation Assistant, Northwest Library

    Photo of Ashley with quote “I believe in supporting my coworkers’ right to have a voice in our futures. Every voice deserves to be heard and considered regardless of their job title.”
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    Jun 28

    It's form a union Monday.

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  12. Jun 28

    Why we're organizing: “[A union] allows for an organization to actually tackle the issues they need to address, in order to create an equitable workplace.” – Jacob, Circulation Assistant, Old Worthington Library

    Photo of Jacob with quote: “I support the union, because it allows diverse voices to be heard across an organization, no matter what position they may be in. This allows for an organization to actually tackle the issues they need to address, in order to create an equitable workplace.”
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  13. Jun 28

    Thank you to Rev. Susan Ritchie at North Unitarian Universalist Congregation for sending this letter of support to !

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    Jun 25

    In solidarity with you all . My colleagues and I at are also forming a union.

    Today we have filed for an election with the National Labor Relations Board. Since MSNBC chose not to voluntarily recognize us, we will proceed with an official election to win formal recognition of our union with the Writers Guild of America, East.
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  15. Retweeted
    Jun 25

    HELP THESE LIBRARY WORKERS UNIONIZE SIGN THEIR PETITION HERE:

    Letter part 1: Dear Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees, The mission of Worthington Libraries is to connect people to a world of ideas and each other. Our commitment to our core values of service, collaboration, and innovation have never been more evident than in the past year. Many in our patron community have expressed their gratitude, saying that we have helped make this difficult and stressful time in their lives a little better. We have demonstrated that we are capable of overcoming any challenge when we work together.
    letter part 2: Now an overwhelming majority of us have agreed that it is time to make life better for our own staff community. We deserve a voice in the policies that affect us. We deserve a voice in decisions that affect the patrons we see and interact with every day. We deserve a workplace that isn’t subject to arbitrary changes in working conditions. We deserve to be respected and fairly compensated for our experience, talents, and hard work. We deserve opportunities to provide meaningful input on the direction and future of the library.
    part 3: We deserve a union. And we are forming one. Every person in this organization shares the same goal: to provide the highest level of service to all of our community. As staff, we are important members of this community. When we can feel secure and valued, we can focus more clearly on ensuring that our library system lives up to our core values and prepare for the challenges to come as we strive to fulfill our pledge to be an anti-racist organization.
    part 4: Please respect the majority decision that we have made, recognize our union and commit to not use taxpayer money to hire anti-union consultants or to engage in any actions that could be interpreted as anti-union behavior. We look forward to working collaboratively with you to strengthen our library system. Sincerely, Worthington Public Libraries United
    We are the workers at . We want to build a stronger library for our patrons & a more equitable workplace. That’s why we’re forming a union w/ . Today we sent this letter to our Board of Trustees demanding voluntary recognition of our union
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  16. Jun 25

    Thank you all for the support so far! Hundreds of local residents & library patrons have already emailed our Board urging them to recognize our union. Please sign and keep sharing our action with all your central Ohio contacts.

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    Jun 24

    Columbus/Central Ohio people: get on the horn to the Worthington Public Library and tell 'em to recognize its workers' union:

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  18. Jun 24

    Why we're organizing: "I want us to become an organization where more of our colleagues choose to stay, and I believe that a union can help us to begin the difficult work this will entail!" – Meredith, Library Associate, Worthington Park Library

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    Jun 24

    Share and follow to show your support for these brave workers who to put the community and library over themselves as they unite in for a voice to ensure are the best they can be for everyone in Worthington, .

    Why we're organizing: “I want to see Worthington Libraries thrive into the future. A union provides a critical support structure to keep the library running smoothly for another hundred years.” – David, Library Associate, Old Worthington Library
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  20. Jun 24

    Why we're organizing: “I want to see Worthington Libraries thrive into the future. A union provides a critical support structure to keep the library running smoothly for another hundred years.” – David, Library Associate, Old Worthington Library

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    Jun 22

    Worthington friends, the fabulous staff at our public library would like to unionize. Please support their campaign!

    Take action:
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