Union Subcommittee of Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers

Union Subcommittee

Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers.

Union Subcommittee Charge

• To investigate the extent of the presence and role of unions among library workers.
• To report findings to the ALA-APA Standing Committee on the Salaries and Status of Library Workers.
• To work towards the initiation of a relationship and dialogue among ALA, ALA/APA, and national unions representing library workers, in order to improve their salaries, working conditions and status.
• To encourage ongoing research and publishing on unionization in libraries.
• To develop union support and advocacy materials for the Better Salaries Task Force Tool Kit.
• To be the permanent interest group within ALA/APA that would serve as a resource for both active and developing unions of library workers.

Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit-Updated.

From  Library Worklife Oct. 2017.

Members of the APA Salaries and Status of Library Workers (SSLW) Committee have updated the 6th Edition of the Advocating for Better Salaries Toolkit. The Toolkit was originally developed by ALA’s 2002–2003 President Maurice J. (Mitch) Freedman’s Better Salaries and Pay Equity for Library Workers Task Force as part of the Campaign for America’s Libraries.

http://ala-apa.org/files/2010/02/2017-ALA-APA-BETTER-SALARIES-TOOLKIT-6th-ed.pdf

The toolkit is designed to provide library workers with the resources and strategies they need to improve their salaries. Over the years, the toolkit has been updated to reflect the economic concerns of library workers with sections for guidance on incorporating compensation issues into library advocacy campaigns, negotiations in a saturated labor market and the importance of recruiting, retaining and rewarding a quality library workforce.  For the readers’ convenience, the toolkit is divided into four parts: Building Your Case for Better Salaries; Pay Equity; Unions; and Speaking Out. This material is helpful for librarians, administrators, and support staff.
APA is grateful for the many previous members of SSLW who have updated this bibliography since the first version was created.  A special thank you goes to: Amy Bartholomew, Jennifer Dorning, Julia Eisenstein and Shannon Farrell for their efforts in updating the 6th Edition of the publication.

2-year Contract Extension for California Faculty

Members of the California Faculty Association are set to vote on whether or not to extend their contract which is set to expire January 2018.  Should the extension be approved, members will receive a 6% raise over the next two years.  An extension will also allow the union to focus on advocacy for student services such as support for DACA students and the campaign for free college tuition.  In addition, work groups would be established to prepare for future negotiations in the areas of academic freedom, intellectual property and salary structures.

http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2017/10/03/contract-extension-could-mean-more-pay-for-faculty/