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We are librarians, curators, developers, archivists, conservators, educators, makers, and more. Filed for unionization @AFSCME590 6/21/2024.
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Today, staff at Penn Libraries filed a petition for union representation to join our library colleagues in AFSCME DC 47, Local 590. We are librarians, curators, developers, archivists, fellows, educators, scholars, makers. We are Penn Libraries United!
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The facts are clear! Workers benefit from collective bargaining 💪
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We’ve got shirts ✅ stickers ✅ & solidarity ✅ Vote UNION YES!
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From Noelle: I support Penn Libraries United because…ALL employees deserve job security and livable wages!
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From Cassandra: “I support Penn Libraries United because…we deserve structural change + a voice in the workplace-not bread + circuses”
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We’ll be sharing a number of stories over the week about why library staff need a union, here’s our first one!
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Last week, we announced our intent to unionize with supermajority support, and contacted senior management at Penn Libraries to request voluntary recognition of our union. Our message to senior management stated... 🧵
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Good news! We’ve come to an agreement and have an election date set 🗳️Members will get an email update on Friday!
Penn has refused to voluntarily recognize us and challenged a number of union eligible members. Now we’re at our NLRB hearing, stay tuned for updates!
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Thanks
@GETUPgrads
! We look forward to showing up for each other 💪
Penn grad workers and Bargaining Committee members are sending solidarity to
@pennlibunited
as Penn Libraries staff prepare to vote in their union election tomorrow!
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Penn has refused to voluntarily recognize us and challenged a number of union eligible members. Now we’re at our NLRB hearing, stay tuned for updates!
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From Lauren: “I support Penn Libraries United because…we can build a workplace is transparent and holds people accountable”
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We’ve already had to circle more, we’re going to need a bigger board 😭😂
Penn’s anti-union messaging has already started, and they’re following the standard union busting playbook. We’re keeping track on this bingo card of what we’ve seen so far!
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We’ve debunked management’s misinformation about raises and union dues, all clearly explained on our website: .
We got our facts from reading the
@AFSCME590
contract and talking to union members, we’re not sure where management got theirs 🤔
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From Rebecca: I support Penn Libraries United because…the Libraries is stronger and better able to serve our patrons when workers are not arbitrarily divided!
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Listen to one of our members on KYW !
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We look forward to working together with
@AFSCME590
members to better our working conditions and better serve our research communities! Stronger together 💪
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The members of
@AFSCME590
stand in solidarity with members of Penn Libraries United. We look forward to welcoming our sisters, brothers and siblings after a successful election on August 7th and 8th and you moving forward to negotiations that address your issues and concerns. 1/2
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Solidarity with
@UCAFT
librarians!
It’s been over 6 months since UC-AFT and the university began negotiating the economic plan for our contract, including wages, benefits, and professional development. (1 of 3)
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From Joanna: I support Penn Libraries United because…we, the workers, should have control over our working conditions
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Another page from our “Busting Union Busting” zine 📚
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We’re grateful to members of Local 590 for welcoming us and supporting our campaign! We’ll be sharing some of their messages of support. Here is one from Katy:
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We know that WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER and you have our full support!
Yvonne Harris
President Local 590 2/2
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We’re sharing excerpts from our “Busting Union Busting” zine, available on our website: .
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Another supporter on why they are for unionization!
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Since Penn has been upping their scare tactics we thought it would be helpful to explain status quo 🧵1/3
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We got more great photos and testimonials at our social 🎉 from Rosie:
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It’s hard to know where to start with all the misinformation Penn has been sharing 😂Penn claims the
@AFSCME590
raises are lower than exempt staff but we’ve done the math 🧮 you can read more on our website: . 1/2
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Penn’s anti-union messaging has already started, and they’re following the standard union busting playbook. We’re keeping track on this bingo card of what we’ve seen so far!
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Across Philadelphia and the country, unions defend workers’ rights to flexible work arrangements and work from home benefits. Let’s put what Penn refers to as a “privilege” into a union contract 💪
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Due to the heat we are moving our celebration to an indoor space!
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Another librarian on why we need a union! From Rebecca:
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Why unionize? Empowerment and putting a structure in place to address issues in the workplace!
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More about our unionization campaign and election! Staff shared why they support unionization 💪
Following an effort to unionize that began in June, Penn Libraries staff have successfully negotiated an agreement with the University and are set to hold their unionization election in August.
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We’ll be negotiating a new contract but drawing inspiration from the equity and transparency modeled by
@AFSCME590
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A very poetic testimonial from our colleague Joe!
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See you later today!
Due to the heat we are moving our celebration to an indoor space!
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