Hillsboro, OR Library Workers Want a Union

 Library workers in Hillsboro, OR reported to the City Council on April 20th that a majority of employees had signed union authorization cards to form a union and organize with AFSCME Council 75, the Hillsboro News Times reports.

Employees are hopeful that the city with voluntarily recognize their union and point to the city's stated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a reason to allow library staff to have a voice in their work place. It is unclear if the city will voluntarily recognize the union, however.